| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6427914 | Earth and Planetary Science Letters | 2015 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
- We use Raman Spectroscopy to study ancient hydrothermal iron sulfide formation <100â°C.
- We show hydrothermal formation of mackinawite and greigite iron sulfide phases.
- Greigite is observed at 70-75â°C under anoxic conditions.
- We suggest a FeIII-mackinawite intermediate in the mackinawite-greigite transition.
- Mackinawite is suggested as the dominant catalyst in ancient pre-biotic chemistry.
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Authors
Lauren M. White, Rohit Bhartia, Galen D. Stucky, Isik Kanik, Michael J. Russell,