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A multistage origin for Neoarchean layered hematite-magnetite iron formation from the Weld Range, Yilgarn Craton, Western Australia

Andrew D. Czaja, Martin J. Van Kranendonk, Brian L. Beard, Clark M. Johnson

Chemical Geology · 2018

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Summary

This paper presents a geochemical and isotopic analysis of layered hematite-magnetite iron formations from the Weld Range in Western Australia, examining their Neoarchean origin through multistage processes. The study employs iron and oxygen isotope systematics to constrain depositional and diagenetic pathways. This work is a pure geology contribution and does not address agricultural systems, soil health, or nutritional outcomes relevant to Pulse Brain's scope.

UK applicability

This geological study of Archean-aged iron formations has no direct applicability to UK farming systems, soil health, or food production. Its findings are of interest only to geochemistry and Earth history specialists.

Outcomes reported

This paper is a geological study of ancient iron formations and is not relevant to agriculture, farming systems, soil health, nutrient density, or human health.

Theme
General food systems / other
Subject
Other / interdisciplinary
Study type
Research
Study design
Laboratory / geochemical analysis
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Australia
System type
Other
DOI
10.1016/j.chemgeo.2018.04.019
Catalogue ID
BFmommplpq-dia20w

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