A dataset from the Australian Ocean Data Network describes the first confirmed presence of dolomite and magnesite in living crustose coralline algae. The data, last updated in June 2026, supports research into the long-standing 'Dolomite Problem' in geobiology. It details chemical micro-analysis findings of multiple mineral phases within the algae.
Use Cases
- Modeling dolomite formation processes based on the described continuum of magnesium to calcium compositions.
- Quantifying potential dolomitisation of coralline algae using the described mass balance approach.
- Comparing mineral phases in fossil reefs based on the confirmed presence of dolomite, magnesite, and magnesium calcite in living algae.
- Studying the geobiological implications of mineral formation within living Hydrolithon onkodes algae.
Strengths
- Data is directly linked to a specific, novel scientific discovery published in the description.
- The dataset description provides detailed scientific context and references for the 'Dolomite Problem'.
Limitations
- Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
- Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
- Freshness should be verified as the last update date is in the future (2026-06-04).
Provenance
- Source
- Australian Ocean Data Network
- Collection Method
- Chemical micro-analysis of coralline algae skeleton, as described.
- Freshness
- Last updated 2026-06-04 05:55:08.813692
- Geography
- Coral reefs globally, with specific reference to a raised Pleistocene reef.