Early formation and taphonomic significance of kaolinite associated with Burgess Shale fossils
The role of minerals in Burgess Shale–type fossilization is controversial, particularly that of the clay mineral kaolinite. Kaolinite may have formed on carcasses or attached to them as they decayed, stabilizing organic matter. Alternatively, kaolinite may have formed during metamorphism, playing no...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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Geological Society of America
2020
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