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XRD analsyis of surface sediment samples collected from the sanded reef-flat physiographic zone of Wistari Reef

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Ryan, David ; Opdyke, Bradley, Dr
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Wistari Reef is a lagoonal platform reef, situated on the Tropic of Capricorn, within the Capricorn and Bunker region of the southern Great Barrier Reef. Three sediment surface samples were taken from the lagoon area for X-Ray Diffraction Analysis. This was used to compare the relative percentages of aragonite and calcite in the sample. The results tend to indicate that the proportion of aragonite varies across the sanded reef flats, with decreasing aragonite as you move from the windward margin (70%) towards the leeward margin (43%).

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Statement: Surface samples were collected on reef walks or on boat transects across Wistari Reef. Deeper samples were obtained by diving. Samples were collected using a hand-held scoop and 600ml plastic bottles. XRD analysis was performed at Australian National University using a Siemens D501-K710 Diffractometer, with CuK alpha radiation at 40kV and 40mA and a graphite monochromator. Approx. 1.0g of sample was milled in an agate mortar and pestle with acetone as a cooling and lubricating agent, until a grain size of <10µm was acheived. Sample then spiked with 20% ZnO and mixed. The dried sample was loosely packed onto a slide, with the surface temporarily covered with a rough-surfaced frosted glass, ensuring random orientation. A scanning range of 6 to 70 degrees was used, with a step size of 0.02 degrees, at a rate of 1 degree/min.
Statement: Aragonite and calcite percentages are provided for all samples. Parameters: Sample site, latitude (decimal degrees), longitude (decimal degrees), percentage aragonite (%), percentage calcite (%).

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Funded by The Australian Research Council (ARC)
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The Australian National University (ANU)
Purpose
Conducted as part of a broader study looking at Holocene production and accumulation of sediments on Wistari Reef.

Issued: 05 06 2007

Data time period: 1998 to 1998

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COASTAL PROCESSES | Coral Reefs | EARTH SCIENCE | OCEANS | Oceans | Marine Sediments | Carbonate Sediments | amount_of_aragonite | amount_of_calcite | geoscientificInformation |

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