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Mineral phase analysis of various marine-species shells and skeletons collected in Japan: Implications for marine biominerals
T. Mitsuguchi, K. Minakata, K. Sugihara…·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.
DOI 10.1101/2022.10.30.514443