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Discovery of Kimberlite Pipes in Gadwal Area, Mahbubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh


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Three kimberlite pipes are reported from Siddanpalli village in Gadwal area, Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, bringing to light a new kimberlite cluster. Significance of the find lies in the fact that these kimberlite pipes are located in the Krishna river basin well known for its alluvial diamond mining activity since historic times. These pipes are being studied for their diamond potential.
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  • Discovery of Kimberlite Pipes in Gadwal Area, Mahbubnagar District, Andhra Pradesh

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M. Sridhar
Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad - 560 068, India
V. S. Chowdhary
Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad - 560 068, India
S. S. Nayak
Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad - 560 068, India
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Geological Survey of India, Hyderabad - 560 068, India

Abstract


Three kimberlite pipes are reported from Siddanpalli village in Gadwal area, Mahbubnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, bringing to light a new kimberlite cluster. Significance of the find lies in the fact that these kimberlite pipes are located in the Krishna river basin well known for its alluvial diamond mining activity since historic times. These pipes are being studied for their diamond potential.