Mineral phase analysis of various marine-species shells and skeletons collected in Japan: Implications for marine biominerals
T. Mitsuguchi, K. Minakata, K. Sugihara, M. Hiraoka, M.-a. Yoshida, Y. Saito-Kokubu
The paper analyzes mineral phases in marine species shells and skeletons using XRD, finding calcite, aragonite, or their mixtures, with MgCO3 content varying taxonomically and environmentally.
bioRxiv · Oct 30, 2022 · PreprintZoology