Schweizerische Zeitschrift für Hydrologie

, Volume 46, Issue 1, pp 109–116 | Cite as

Chemical and biological processes in coquina of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

  • David G. Rands
  • Joseph S. Davis
  • Luis R. Arana
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Abstract

Analyses of water flowing through coquina showed exclusion of atmospheric CO2 and supersaturation in respect to calcite and hydroxyapatite. Extensive populations growing on the walls and benefiting from these nutrients included mainly blue-green algae, green algae and diatoms.

Keywords

Synechocystis Seepage Water DCPD Phormidium Precipitate Calcium Carbonate 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • David G. Rands
    • 1
  • Joseph S. Davis
    • 1
  • Luis R. Arana
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of ChemistrySouthern Illinois University at EdwardsvilleEdwardsvilleUSA

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