Sulfidic Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks

Provides an up-to-date, integrated review of the geochemistry and biogeochemistry of sulfur in sediments and sedimentary rocks

Suitable for scientists in a number of disciplines, including geology, microbiology, chemistry and environmental science, this title deals with sedimentary sulfides which are the abundant authigenic minerals in sediments. It gives emphasis to the biogeochemistry that plays such a central role in the formation of sedimentary sulfides.This book deals with sedimentary sulfides which are the most abundant authigenic minerals in sediments. Special emphasis is given to the biogeochemistry that plays such a central role in the formation of sedimentary sulfides. It will be of interest to scientists in a number of disciplines, including geology, microbiology, chemistry and environmental science. The sulfur system is important to environmental scientists considering the present and future effects of pollution and anoxia. The development of the sulfur system – particularly the characteristics of ocean anoxia over the last 200 Ma – is useful in predicting the future fate of the Earth surface system as well as in understanding the past. The biochemistry and microbiology of the sulfur system are key to understanding microbial ecology and the evolution of life.