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- Tin and Rare Metal Pegmatites of the Bastar-Koraput Pegmatite Belt, Madhya Pradesh and Orissa, India: Characterisation and Classification
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1 Atomic Minerals Division, Department of Atomic Energy, Nagpur 440 001, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Division, Department of Atomic Energy, Nagpur 440 001, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 42, No 2 (1993), Pagination: 180-190Abstract
The Bastar-Koraput Pegmatite Belt (BKPB) in southeastern part of the Bastar Craton of Penisular India extends over 80km in a NW-SE direction from Dantewada in the Bastar District of Madhya Pradesh to Salimi in thc Koraput District of Orissa. The pegmatites of BKPB are typically associated with tin and rare metal (Nb, Ta, Be and Li) mineralisation in the form of cassiterite, columbite-tantalite, beryl, lepidolite and amblygonite. Based on the study of over 200 pegrnatites in the Tongpal-Mundval-Dammoguda sector, the pegmatites of BKPB are characterised in terms of mode of occurrence, size, shape, internal zoning and mineralisation. Considering the mineralogy, internal zoning and associated mineralisation, the pegmatites of BKPB are classified into five types, viz., I-Simple, unzoned biotite or muscovite-microcline prgmatiles without tin and rare metal minerals, II-Partly differentiated, muscovite-microcline pegmatites with beryl, III-Fully differentiated muscovite-microcline pegmatites with beryl, columbite-tantalite and cassiterite, IV-Replaced lepidolite-albite-muscovite pegmatites with amblygonite, cassiterite, beryl anti colurnbite tantalite and V-Replaced muscovite-albite pegmatites with cassiterite and beryl. The five types of pegmatites have diagnostic sizes and shapes and form a paragenetic sequence with increasing internal evolution from types-I to V. Such a classification aids in prospecting for tin and rare metal minerals since pegmatitcs of types-III to V in BKPB are highly potential for these metals.Keywords
Tin-Rare Metal Pegmatites, Economic Geology, Bastar Craton, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa.- The Application of Hydrogeochemical Method in Uranium Exploration - A Case Study from Barabazar-Manbazar Area, Purulia District, West Bengal
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A. K. Dwivedi
1,
Joydip Sen
1,
C. Murugan
1,
G. Bairwa
1,
A. K. Bhatt
1,
P. V. Ramesh Babu
1,
S. A. Pandit
2
Affiliations
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Jamshedpur-831002, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad-500016, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Jamshedpur-831002, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad-500016, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 72, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 561-570Abstract
Hydrogeochemical exploration were earned out over an area of 700 sq km in Barabazar-Manbazar area of Purulia district, West Bengal, in order to identify target areas for the uranium mineralization. Water samples were collected from 504 borewells in the Singhbhum Group meta-Sediments and Chhotanagpur Granite Gneissic Complex (CGGC) including South Purulia Shear Zone (SPSZ). For individual Iithological domains, univariate and multivariate statistical techniques were applied to the analytical data on 10 variables, i.e. U, Na+, K+ , Mg+2, Ca+2, SO4-2, HCO3, Cl-, conductivity and pH. Five hydro uranium anomalous zones withm CGGC were delineated at Raghunathpur, Tentla, Chepua-Dighi, Ban and Jitujon areas. However, distinct pattern of high uranium values along with uranium/Conductivity are observed only in Raghunathpur-Tentla and Chepua-Dighi areas in the proximal tectonized zones of SPSZ. Based on the distinctive hydrogeochemical attributes, and favourable geology and structure, the areas in the vicinity of Raghunathpur-Tentla and Chepua-Dighi in the northern proximal contact of SPSZ, are designated as potential target areas for detailed geological and geophysical exploration.Keywords
Hydrogeochemistry, Uranium, SPSZ, CGGC, Singhbhum Group, Purulia, West Bengal.- New Occurrence of Mangano-Columbite from Late Proterozoic Pegmatites of Bhurpidungri, Jharsuguda District, Orissa
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1 Hyderabad - 500 016, IN
1 Hyderabad - 500 016, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 71, No 4 (2008), Pagination: 591-593Abstract
No Abstract.- Rb-Sr Geochronology and Petrochemistry of the Granitoids Hosting Rare Element Pegmatites, Jharsuguda District, Orissa
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1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, CR, Nagpur - 440001, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, Hyderabad - 500016, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, CR, Nagpur - 440001, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration & Research, Hyderabad - 500016, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 69, No 1 (2007), Pagination: 61-64Abstract
Whole-Rock isochron dating of granite gneiss, hosting rare element-Bearing pegmatites from Jharsuguda district, Orissa defines an isochron age of 2762±±200Ma with initial 87Sr/86Sr ratio of 0.7082 ± 0.0027 (MSWD = 36.8). High 87Sr/86Sr ratio indicates involvement of crustal source for its formation. Petrography of the granitoids characterizes them as 'hornblende granite gneiss'. The ASI of the granite gneiss reveals its meta-Aluminous nature. It is a significant host to the zoned and complex type of 'Rare Elements-Bearing Pegmatites' , containing columbite-Tantalite (oxide of Nb + Ta) and beryl. Based on the whole-Rock isochron data, the granite gneiss of the Jharsuguda area can be equated with the Bamra and Tamparkola granite and phase III of the Singhbhum granite. Further, it postdates the Bonai and Kaptipada granite but is older to the Nilgiri and Ramapahari granite, with all these forming part of the Singhbhum North Orissa Craton.Keywords
Rb-Sr Geochronology, Granite Gneiss, Rare Metals, Jharsuguda, Orissa.- New Occurrence of Manganocolumbite from Late Proterozoic Pegmatites of Bhurpidungri, Jharsuguda District, Orissa
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1 Flat B-203, Block-B, United Avenue Apartments, South End, 7- 1-29, Ameerpet, Hyderabad- 500 016, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Civil Lines, Nagpur -440 001, IN
3 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016, IN
1 Flat B-203, Block-B, United Avenue Apartments, South End, 7- 1-29, Ameerpet, Hyderabad- 500 016, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Civil Lines, Nagpur -440 001, IN
3 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 016, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 67, No 4 (2006), Pagination: 547-549Abstract
No Abstract.- New Occurrence of Manganocolumbite from Late Proterozoic Pegmatites of Bhurpidungri, Jharsuguda District, Orissa
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1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Civil Lines, Nagpur - 440 001, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 01 6, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Civil Lines, Nagpur - 440 001, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Begumpet, Hyderabad - 500 01 6, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 66, No 2 (2005), Pagination: 141-144Abstract
Manganocolumbite in the pegmatites of Bhurpidungri(Lat: 21°51'30": Long: 84°15'52", T.S.No.73C/5) in the Jharsuguda district of Orissa is reported for the first time from the pegmatites of India. It contains upto 18.46% MnO, with an average (n=8) of 14.52% MnO, 7.26% FeO(T), 60.18% Nb2O5 and 14.33% Ta2O5. A swarm of pegmatites is exposed, intruding at the contact of granite gneiss and amphibolite/Charnockite near the Bhurpidungri village. These pegmatites are well-Zoned with prominent quartz core, intermediate zone and wall zone. About 4 tonnes of manganocolumbite has been estimated in the gravels of these pegmatites for exploitation. Apart from this, beryl is also found in sufficient quantity.Keywords
Manganocolumbite, Pegmatites, Jharsuguda District, Orissa.- Radioactive Quartz-Pebble Conglomerates from Western Margin of Bonai Granite Pluton, Sundargarh District, Orissa - A New Find
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1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Khasmahal, Jamshedpur - 831 002, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Khasmahal, Jamshedpur - 831 002, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 73, No 4 (2009), Pagination: 537-542Abstract
Several radioactive quartz-pebble conglomerate (QPC) occurrences at the western margin of Archaean Bonai granite and overlying Iron Ore Group (IOG) rocks have recently been located over a total strike length of 8-10 km intermittently in a NE-SW to E-W trend with steep dips due north- west to north in parts of Sundargarh district of Orissa. The QPC samples have analysed up to 0.039% U3O8 and 0.035% ThO2 with high concentration of Y (74 to 518 ppm), La (<100 to 880 ppm), Cr (126 to 633 ppm), Zr (137 to 1250 ppm) and Pb (31 to 581 ppm). Cellulose Nitrate (CN) film studies of few QPC samples indicated adsorbed uranium over goethite and infiltrated ferruginous material (limonite), secondary uranium as encrustation and fracture filling and discrete sub-rounded grains of monazite, zircon, allanite and rare xenotime in the matrix of QPC as radioactive phases. Higher content of Th over U, elevated concentration of Y and La in QPC eliminates the possibility of its low temperature product by epigenetic processes. Poor correlation of U with elements like Pb, Y, Zr, La and Cr can be explained due to surficial leaching of uranium from QPC after its deposition as reflected by adsorbed U over iron- oxides and low U/Th ratio in QPC in the area.Keywords
Quartz-Pebble Conglomerate, Bonai Granite, Radioactive Minerals, Orissa.References
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- Paleoproterozoic Quartz-Pebble Conglomerate Type Uranium Mineralisation in Mankarhachua Area, Angul District, Orissa
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1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Jamshedpur - 831 002, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad - 500 016, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Jamshedpur - 831 002, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad - 500 016, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 77, No 5 (2011), Pagination: 443-449Abstract
Ground Radiometric survey of Paleoproterozoic pyritiferous quartz-pebble conglomerate (QPC) occurring to the north of Pallahara area led to the discovery of a QPC type uranium mineralisation near Mankarhachua village. Significant radioactivity is recorded in three sub-parallel uraniferous QPC horizons with metamorphosed pebbly to medium grained recrystallised massive sandstones. Detrital grains of uranothorite, thorite, radioactive allanite, monazite, zircon, minute uraninite grains in carbonaceous matter and thucolite contributes to the radioactive phases present in QPC matrix. Adsorbed U on limonite and goethite, secondary uranyl minerals in matrix, along bedding planes and fractures are commonly observed. This discovery has opened up a new horizon for future exploration for QPC type uranium mineralization in the area. The paper presents observations on geology, radioactivity, petrological and geochemical nature of the uraniferous QPC horizons.Keywords
Conglomerate, Uranium Mineralization, Orissa.- Geochemistry and Geochronology of A-Type Barabazar Granite: Implications on the Geodynamics of South Purulia Shear Zone, Singhbhum Craton, Eastern India
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A. K. Dwivedi
1,
U. K. Pandey
1,
C. Murugan
1,
A. K. Bhatt
2,
P. V. Ramesh Babu
1,
Mallikarjun Joshi
3
Affiliations
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Hyderabad - 500629, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Jamshedpur - 831 002, IN
3 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221005, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Hyderabad - 500629, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research (AMD), Jamshedpur - 831 002, IN
3 Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221005, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 77, No 6 (2011), Pagination: 527-538Abstract
The Barabazar granite, exposed at the northern margin of Singhbhum craton, Eastern India, occurs along the South Purulia Shear Zone (SPSZ) and is emplaced into the Palaeoproterozoic metapelites and felsic volcanics of Singhbhum Group. Geochemical, petrographical and geochronological studies on the Barabazar granite addressed in the work have wide implications on understanding the geodynamics of SPSZ during Palaeoproterozoic to Mesoproterozoic. Geochemically, Barabazar granite displays limited range of major oxides, alkali enrichment and highly fractionated features (SiO2 > 75%; Eu/Eu* = 0.16-0.33; enrichment of K, Rb, Th, U and Nb; depletion of Ba, Sr, P and Ti). It is predominantly peraluminous (molar Al2O3/CaO+Na2O+K2O (A/CNK) = 1.14-144) and contains abundant alkali feldspar, perthite, and minor plagioclase, biotite and accessory minerals. Geochemical and petrological data indicates that it is A-type granite, which formed in 'Within plate granite' tectonic set up. The Barabazar granite was emplaced at ca. 1771 Ma (Pb-Pb) in rift related environs and evolved by partial melting of stabilized lower/middle crust (initial 87Sr/86Sr = 0.7302 ± 0.0066 and μ1 = 8.5 ± 0.5). Subsequently, the shear zone (SPSZ) developed during the closure of the riftogenic basin and was reactivated during the Grenvillian orogeny (Ca. 900-1300 Ma), resulting in rehomogenisation of the strontium isotopes and thereby yielding younger whole-rock Rb-Sr isotope age of c. 971 Ma for the Barabazar granite. Probably during this tectonic event, the Singhbhum craton (Southern India Shield) would have finally juxtaposed with Northern Indian Shield along Central Indian Tectonic Zone (CITZ) during the global Grenvillian orogeny.Keywords
A-Type Barabazar Granite, Geochemistry, Geochronology, Grenvillian Orogeny, Singbhhum Craton, SPSZ, West Bengal.- Genetic Implications of Rare Uraninite and Pyrite in Quartz-Pebble Conglomerates from Sundargarh District of Orissa, Eastern India
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1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Jamshedpur-831002, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Applied Geology, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad-826004, IN
3 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad-500016, IN
1 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Atomic Energy, Jamshedpur-831002, IN
2 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Department of Applied Geology, Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad-826004, IN
3 Atomic Minerals Directorate for Exploration and Research, Hyderabad-500016, IN
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Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78), Vol 79, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 279-286Abstract
Petrographic and EPMA studies reveal the presence of discrete grains of uraninite and pyrite are being reported for the first time in quartz-pebble conglomerates from western margin of Bonai granite pluton, Sundargarh district, Orissa. Uraninite grains (2-3 μ in size) are subrounded to muffin shaped which show variation in UO2 (63.86 to 71.73 wt %), ThO2 (5.48 to 6.42 wt %) and RE2O3 (1.57 to 2.23 wt %). Pegmatitic source of uraninite is revealed by comparing UO2, ThO2, PbO, CaO content and ratios of UO2/ThO2 and CaO/ThO2 in uraninites from pegmatite and other environments and areas. Subrounded to muffin shape of uraninite, their association with subrounded pyrite and heavies like zircon, tourmaline, chromite, monazite, magnetite and their comparable chemistry with well established quartz-pebble conglomerates of India and world are indicative of their detrital origin. Pyrite, minor chalcopyrite and rare galena are observed as sulphide phases in conglomerate. Variable shapes of pyrite, their low Co (up to 0.16 wt %) and Ni contents (up to 0.09 wt %) and Co/Ni ratio less than 1.0 (mean = 0.63) favours sedimentary/diagenetic origin.Keywords
Quartz-Pebble Conglomerate(QPC), Uraninite, Pyrite, Bonai Granite Pluton (BGP), Orissa.References
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