Alginite

Alginite is a component of some types of kerogen alongside amorphous organic matter.

[1] Alginite is a complex soil aggregate of algae based biomass fossil, clay, volcanic ash and calcium carbonate.

This material contains a complete spectrum of minerals, biological, macro- and micro-organisms helping to turn lands fertile again in regions where soil has been severely degraded in the past.

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