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What type of environment do marine phosphorites mainly occur in?
Areas of negligible sedimentation on outer continental shelves
What is the principal mineral found in submerged reefs?
Cellophane
Where do submerged reefs frequently form?
On sea mounts in oceans
What are the internal structures of marine phosphorite nodules like?
Varies from homogenous to concentrically lamellate and conglomeritic pellet
Test your knowledge of marine phosphorites and submerged reefs, including their formation, location, and internal structure. Explore the geological features found in these underwater environments.
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