Carbon isotope fluctuations in Precambrian sedimentary carbonates between 2.8 Ga and 0.60 Ga in Brazil are examined in this study. The carbonate facies of the BIF of the 2.8 Ga-old Carajás Formation, state of Pará in northern Brazil, has rather homogeneous delta13C (-5 o/ooPDB), compatible with carbonatization of a silicate protolith by a CO2-rich fluid from mantle degassing. The Paleoproterozoic Gandarela Form...
The Paraíba Basin in northeastern Brazil contains a complete carbonate sequence that recorded theCretaceousePaleogene transition, and is composed of the Itamaracá, Gramame and Maria Farinhaformations. In this study, the behavior of C and O isotopes, major and trace element chemistry have beenexamined in core drill carbonate samples from three drill holes (Poty Quarry, Olinda and Itamaracá).The deposition of car...