Geochemical implications of the isotopic composition of carbon in ancient rocks

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Nov 1954

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Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, vol. 6, Issue 4, pp.186-196

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The use of the isotopic composition of carbon in ancient rocks as an indication of biologic or inorganic origin is critically discussed in terms of the assumptions that must be made in this procedure. These assumptions actually represent unsolved problems in the geochemistry of carbon which must be investigated; their a priori justification is not possible. It is concluded that this method of identification is not valid. The hypothesis that graphite can be formed from limestone, and argument that thermodynamic principles are not applicable to natural processes, are discussed.

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