Lamalginite

Lamalginite is a structured organic matter (alginite) in sapropel, composed of thin-walled colonial or unicellular algae that occur as distinct laminae, cryptically interbedded with mineral matter. It displays few or no recognisable biologic structures. Lamalginite fluoresce brightly in shades of yellow under blue/ultraviolet light.[1] The term of lamalginite was introduced by Adrian C. Hutton of the University of Wollongong.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Dyni, John R. (2006). "Geology and resources of some world oil-shale deposits. Scientific Investigations Report 2005–5294" (PDF). U.S. Department of the Interior. U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
  2. ↑ Hallsworth, C R; Knox, R W O’B (1999). "BGS Rock Classification Scheme. Volume 3. Classification of sediments and sedimentary rocks. Research Report, RR 99–03" (PDF). British Geological Survey. Retrieved 2008-07-17.
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