Origin and redox conditions of formation of Fe and Mn crusts of Mount Sirius: a comparative study with other crusts of the Rio Grande Rise
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https://doi.org/10.5380/bpg.v83i2.99866Abstract
Over the past decade, Fe-Mn crusts from the Rio Grande Rise (RGR) have been extensively studied to better understand their genesis and characteristics. This work aims to contribute by characterizing the formation processes of Fe-Mn crusts from Sirius Mount. Two distinct groups of crusts were identified based on their Rare Earth Element (REE) concentrations. Group 1 showed REEPAAS values < 10, slight enrichment of heavy REEs, negative Ce anomalies, positive La and Y anomalies, and a diagenetic origin. Group 2 exhibited REEPAAS values > 10, a strong positive Ce anomaly, a negative Y anomaly, and a hydrogenetic origin. As in other studies, our results indicate that deep-water crusts are predominantly hydrogenetic and weakly phosphatized, whereas shallow-water crusts underwent more intense diagenetic processes and phosphatization. The positive Ce anomalies correlate with Oxygen Minimum Zones (OMZs) and high primary productivity. Finally, the results contribute to a better understanding of the origin and evolution of the RGR crusts.
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