On the formation of weddellite in Chamaecereus silvestrii, a Cactaceae species from northern Argentina

P. V. Monje, E. J. Baran

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Abstract

The isolation of well formed crystals of the biomineral weddellite (calcium oxalate dihydrate) from Chamaecereus silvestrii, a Cactaceae species found in the northern part of Argentina, is described. Infrared spectroscopic measurements allow an unambiguous characterization of the nature of the crystals. This is the first report of the presence of a biomineral in this plant species.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)426-428
Number of pages3
JournalZeitschrift fur Naturforschung - Section C Journal of Biosciences
Volume51
Issue number5-6
DOIs
StatePublished - 1996

Bibliographical note

Funding Information:
This work was supported by the “Consejo National de Investigaciones Cientfficas y Tecnicas de la Repüblica Argentina”.

Keywords

  • Cactaceae
  • Chamaecereus silvestrii
  • Infrared Spectrum
  • Isolation
  • Weddellite

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

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