Geochemistry of Sedimentary Carbonates

John W. Morse and Fred T. Mackenzie (Eds.)0444887814, 9780444887818, 0444873910

This book covers the more basic aspects of carbonate minerals and their interaction with aqueous solutions; modern marine carbonate formation and sediments; carbonate diagenesis (early marine, meteoric and burial); the global cycle of carbon and human intervention; and the role of sedimentary carbonates as indicators of stability and changes in the Earth’s surface environment. The selected subjects are presented with sufficient background information to enable the non-specialist to understand the basic chemistry involved. Tested on classes taught by the authors, and approved by the students, this comprehensive volume will prove itself to be a valuable reference source to students, researchers and professionals in the fields of oceanography, geochemistry, petrology, environmental science and petroleum geology.

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Table of contents :
Content:
Edited by
Page iii

Copyright page
Page iv

Dedication
Page v

Preface
Pages vii-x
John W. Morse, Fred T. Mackenzie

Chapter 1 The CO2-Carbonic Acid System and Solution Chemistry
Pages 1-38

Chapter 2 Interactions Between Carbonate Minerals and Solutions
Pages 39-86

Chapter 3 Coprecipitation Reactions and Solid Solutions of Carbonate Minerals
Pages 87-132

Chapter 4 The Oceanic Carbonate System and Calcium Carbonate Accumulation in Deep Sea Sediments
Pages 133-177

Chapter 5 Composition and Source of Shoal-Water Carbonate Sediments
Pages 179-239

Chapter 6 Early Marine Diagenesis of Shoal-Water Carbonate Sediments
Pages 241-276

Chapter 7 Early Non-Marine Diagenesis of Sedimentary Carbonates
Pages 277-371

Chapter 8 Carbonates as Sedimentary Rocks in Subsurface Processes
Pages 373-446

Chapter 9 The Current Carbon Cycle and Human Impact
Pages 447-510

Chapter 10 Sedimentary Carbonates in the Evolution of Earth’s Surface Environment
Pages 511-598

Epilogue
Pages 599-607

References
Pages 609-679

Index
Pages 681-707