Alginite is a component of some types of
kerogen alongside
amorphous organic matter. Alginite consists of organic-walled marine microfossils, distinct from inorganic (silica)-walled microfossils that comprise
diatomaceous earth. At least two forms of alignite are distinguishable, "alginite A" and "alginite B". The "A" form contains morphologically distinguishable microfossils while the "B" form is more amorphous and film-like.
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