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Abstract

Here we review current understanding of the isotope chemistry of Ordovician seawater as determined from published analyses of the isotopic compositions (strontium, neodymium, sulfur, carbon, and oxygen) of marine authigenic precipitates. Isotopic data have implications for our understanding of global dynamics and paleoenvironmental evolution; however, many published interpretations are still controversial. In general, the past 20 years have witnessed a laudable departure from using bulk samples to carefully selected calcite components, such as microstructurally pristine brachiopods and early marine cements, as subjects of geochemical study.

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Item Type:	Book Chapter (Research - B1)
ISBN:	978-0-231-12678-6
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Date Deposited:	22 Dec 2009 23:44
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