Abiotic pyrite formation produces a large Fe isotope fractionation

Guilbaud, Romain and Butler, Ian B. and Ellam, Rob M. (2011) Abiotic pyrite formation produces a large Fe isotope fractionation. Science, 332 (6037). pp. 1548-1551. ISSN 0036-8075

Full text not available from this repository.

Abstract

The iron isotope composition of sedimentary pyrite has been proposed as a potential proxy to trace microbial metabolism and the redox evolution of the oceans. We demonstrate that Fe isotope fractionation accompanies abiotic pyrite formation in the absence of Fe(II) redox change. Combined fractionation factors between Fe(II) aq, mackinawite, and pyrite permit the generation of pyrite with Fe isotope signatures that nearly encapsulate the full range of sedimentary δ 56Fe pyrite recorded in Archean to modern sediments. We propose that Archean negative Fe isotope excursions reflect partial Fe(II) aq utilization during abiotic pyrite formation rather than microbial dissimilatory Fe(III) reduction. Late Proterozoic to modern sediments may reflect greater Fe(II) aq utilization and variations in source composition.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Science
Uncontrolled Keywords:
/dk/atira/pure/subjectarea/asjc/1000
Subjects:
?? GENERAL ??
ID Code:
87195
Deposited By:
Deposited On:
27 Jul 2017 08:20
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
20 Sep 2023 01:04