m. sc. in geology faculty of science third semester · pdf filein geology faculty of science...

M.Sc Geology/ 3rd SEMESTER/SU

M. Sc. In GEOLOGY FACULTY OF SCIENCE

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MSG301 CCC

ORE GEOLOGY AND MINERAL

EXPLORATION 5 4 2 00 3 0

MSG302 CCC MINING GEOLOGY 6 4 3 00 3 0

MSG303 CCC HYDROGEOLOGY 5 4 2 00 3 0

MSG311 CCC

ORE GEOLOGY AND MINERAL

EXPLORATION -LABORATORY WORK 2 00 2 3 0 3

MSG313 CCC HYDROGEOLOGY – LABORATORY WORK 2 00 2 3 3 3

MSGS02 OSC

INTELECTUAL PROPERTY, HUMAN RIGHTS AND ENVIRONMENT : BASIC

6 4 3 00 3 0

MSGC01 ECC/CB TRIBAL STUDIES

6 4 3 00 3 00

MSGC02 ECC/CB

ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY AND

GEOLOGICAL HAZARDOUS

MSGC03 ECC/CB

COAL GEOLOGY

MSGC04 ECC/CB

NUCLEAR GEOLOGY

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M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

SEMESTER

COURSE CODE: MSG301 COURSE TYPE: CCC

COURSE TITLE: ORE GEOLOGY AND MINERAL EXPLORATION

CREDIT: 7 HOURS:135

THEORY: 5 PRACTICAL: 2 THEORY:90 PRACTICAL: 45

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THEORY: 100(30+70) PRACTICAL:50

OBJECTIVE: This course is aimed towards generating fundamental knowledge, concepts and dimensions of

Ore Geology And Mineral Exploration.

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Modern concepts of ore genesis. Spatial and temporal distribution of ore deposits - Global

perspective. Concept of ore bearing fluids, their origin and migration. Fluid inclusion in ores – limitations and applications.Texture, papargensis and zoning in ores.Wall rock alteration. Structural,

physico-chemical and stratigraphic controls of ore localization.

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Orthomagmatic ores of mafic-ultramafic association - Diamonds in Kimberlites, REE in Carbonatite,

Ti -V Ores, Chromite and PGE, Ni Ores. Cyprus type Cu-Zn Ores. Ores of Silicic igneous rocks - Kiruna type Fe-P. Pegmatoids, Greisen and Skarn deposits. Porphyry associations – Kuroko type Zn-

Pb-Cu, Malanjkhand Type Cu-Mo deposits. Stratiform and Stratabound ore deposits. (Fe, Mn, non

ferrous). Placers and paleoplacers. Ores of Metamorphic affiliations. Metamorphism of ores and metamorphogenic ores.

Ores related to weathered surfaces – Bauxite, Ni and Au laterite.

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Prospecting & Exploration: Definition and characteristic features. Reconnaissance. Preliminary and

detailed investigation, surface and subsurface methods. Guides to ore search: global, regional and

local guides, detailed study of regional physiographic, stratigraphic, lithological, mineralogical and structural guides. Persistence of ore in depth. Drilling: Type of drills, Diamond drilling, Drilling

records and logs. Sampling: General principles, various methods and procedures, Average

assays,weighting of samples, salting. Precautions.

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Calculating grade and tonnage of ore: Average grade, volume, specific gravity, tonnage factor,

calculations from data obtained from bore holes, prospecting pits, trenches, ore blocks, geological

maps and sections. Geochemical cycle, Forms of primary and secondary dispersion of elements. Secondary dispersion processes and anomalies. Factors affecting dispersion patterns. Main types of

geochemical surveys. Methods of lithogeochemical and pedogeochemical surveys. Methods of

hydro-geochemical, atmogeochemical and biogeochemical surveys. Borehole logging: Principles of various borehole-logging methods, Interpretation

of data


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Gravity Method of prospecting: Basic principles of gravimeter. Gravity field surveys. Various types

of corrections applied to gravity data. Preparation of gravity anomaly maps. And their interpretation

in terms of shape size and depth. Magnetic method of prospecting: Magnetic properties. Magnetic anomaly. Magnetometer. Field survey and data reduction. Preparation of magnetic anomaly maps.

Aeromagnetic surveys. Seismic prospecting: Fundamentals of seismic wave propagation, Methods of

seismic prospecting and interpretation of seismic data. Basic principles of resistivity method.

Resistivity survey. Application and interpretation of resistivity data. S. P. Method and interpretation of data obtained by S. P. Method. Radiometric prospecting and Borehole Logging. Radiometric

survey, Application and interpretation of data.

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1) Megascopic study of metallic and nonmetallic economic minerals.

2) Description and identification, uses and distribution in India.

3) Description and identification of ore minerals in polished section of ores.

4) Study of ore textures and structure under the microscope. 5) Paragenetic study of ore minerals and construction of Paragenetic diagrams.

6) Location of important metallic and non-metallic mineral compels in a map of India.

7) Calculation of ore reserves and assay values. 8) Study and interpretations of Isopach and Isograde maps.

9) Evaluation of simple mining plans.

10) Interpretation of Geophysical and geochemical anomaly maps.

11) Numerical problems based on Geophysical and geochemical data.

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1. Arogyaswami, R.P.N. (1996): Courses in Mining Geology, Oxford and IBH Publ.

2. Bagchi, T.C., Sengupta, D.K., Rao, S.V.L.N. (1979): Elements of Prospecting and

Exploration, Kalyani Publ. 3. Banerjee , P.K. and Ghosh, S. (1997): Elements of Prospecting for Non-fuel Mineral

deposits, Allied Publ.

4. Chaussier, Jean – Bernard and Morer, J. (1987): Mineral Prospecting Manual., North Oxford

Academic. 5. Dhanraju, R. (2005): Radioactive Minerals, Geol. Soc. India, Bangalore.

6. Rajendran, S. (2007): Mineral Exploration: Recent Strategies.

7. Sinha, R.K. and Sharma, N.L. (1976): Mineral economics, Oxford and IBH Publ


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

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COURSE TITLE: MINING GEOLOGY

CREDIT: 6 HOURS:90


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Mining Geology for Industries suitability.

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Definition of mining terms: pitting, trenching, panning, adits, tunnels, and shafts. Role of geologist in mining industry. Strata control in different rocks and structures. Geological structures of ore

deposits and choice of mining methods.

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Open pit mining- geologic and geomorphic conditions, different methods of opencast mining,

advantages and limitations. Underground mining methods- gophering, shrinkage, stoping, caving

and slicing sublevel, over hand, under hand methods

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Coal mining methods, long wall, board and pillar. Subsidence and rock bursts, mine supports,

Ventilation and drainage. .

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Surface mining - alluvial, mineral sand, open pit and open cast mining. Mine valuation methods.

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Mine planning : introduction and preparation of mine plan. Computer application in mining.

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1. Arogyaswami, R.P.N. (1996): Courses in Mining Geology, Oxford and IBH Publ. 2. Bagchi, T.C., Sengupta, D.K., Rao, S.V.L.N. (1979): Elements of Prospecting and

Exploration, Kalyani Publ.

3. Banerjee , P.K. and Ghosh, S. (1997): Elements of Prospecting for Non-fuel Mineral deposits, Allied Publ.

4. Chaussier, Jean – Bernard and Morer, J. (1987): Mineral Prospecting Manual., North Oxford

Academic. 5. Industrial Minerals and Rocks of India by S.Deb


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

SEMESTER


COURSE TITLE: HYDROGEOLOGY

CREDIT: 7 HOURS:135


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Hydrogeology for Water Resource Development.

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Scope of hydrogeology and its relation with hydrology, meteorology and their uses in the

Hydrogeological investigation. Hydrologic cycle. Role of groundwater in the hydrologic

cycle.Hydrograph, data collection and analysis. Water table and piezometric surface. Water table fluctuation. Water table contour maps, interpretation and uses.

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Water bearing formation types - aquifers, aquitard. aquiclude, aquifuse. Aquifer types: perched, unconfined, semi-confined and unconfined, isotropic, anisotropic. Porosity, permeability. Ground water

movement: Darcy’s law and its applications. Specific yield and specific retention. Storativity and

transmissivity. Steady and unsteady flow, leaky aquifers. Groundwater flow near aquifer bundaries.

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Bounded aquifers. Image wells. Wells and their types. Construction of wells. Well Development and

completion. Pumping test and Yield of wells

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Geological and Hydrogeological methods of groundwater exploration. Geophysical methods – Electrical

resistivity method for groundwater exploration. Application of remote sensing in groundwater exploration. Basin wise development of groundwater with special reference to Chhattisgarh region.

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Groundwater provinces of India. Sources of dissolved constituents in groundwater. Groundwater quality standardsdrinking,

domestic, agriculture and industry. Groundwater pollution. Groundwater management. Safe yield,

overdraft and spacing of wells. Conservation of Groundwater; conjunctive use of water. Artificial

recharge.

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1. Hydrogeological properties of rocks.

2. interpretation of water table maps.

3. Computation of pumping test data. 4. Interpretation of Hydrogeochemical data and their plotting in different diagrams.

5. Sieve analysis and screen gravel pack design.

6. Plotting of groundwater provinces on an outline map of India.

7. Computation of Resistivity (VES) data.


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1. C.F. Tolman (1937): Groundwater, McGraw Hill , New York and London.

2. D.K. Todd (1995): Groundwater Hydrology, John Wiley and Sons.

3. F.G. Driscoll (1988): Groundwater and Wells, UOP, Johnson Div.St.Paul. Min. USA. 4. H.M. Raghunath (1990): Groundwater, Wiley Eastern Ltd.,

5. H.S. Nagabhushaniah (2001): Groundwater in Hydrosphere (Groundwater hydrology), CBS

Publ.. 6. K. R. Karanth (1989): Hydrogeology, Tata McGraw Hill Publ..

7. S.N. Davies and R.J.N. De Wiest (1966): Hydrogeology, John Wiley and Sons, New York


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

SEMESTER

COURSE CODE: MSG S02 COURSE TYPE : OSC

COURSE TITLE: INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS &

ENVIRONMENT: BASICS

CREDIT: 06

THEORY: 06

HOURS : 90

THEORY: 90

MARKS : 100

THEORY: 70 CCA : 30

OBJECTIVE:

- Understands the concept and place of research in concerned subject

- Gets acquainted with various resources for research

- Becomes familiar with various tools of research

- Gets conversant with sampling techniques, methods of research and techniques of analysis of

data.

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Patents :- Introduction & concepts, Historical Overview.

Subject matter of patent.

Kinds of Patents.

Development of Law of Patents through international treaties and conventions including

TRIPS Agreement.

Procedure for grant of patents & term of Patent.

Surrender, revocation and restoration of patent.

Rights and obligations of Patentee

Grant of compulsory licenses

Infringement of Patent and legal remedies

Offences and penalties

Discussion on leading cases.


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Meaning of Copyright, Historical Evolution,

Subject matter of copyright.

Literary works

Dramatic Works & Musical Works

Computer Programme

Cinematographic films

Registration of Copyrights

Term of Copyright and Ownership of Copyrights

Neighboring Rights

Rights of Performers & Broadcasters

Assignment of Copyright.

Author’s Special Rights (Moral Rights)

Infringement of Copyrights and defenses

Remedies against infringement (Jurisdiction of Courts and penalties)

International Conventions including TRIPS Agreement WIPO, UCC, Paris Union, Berne

Convention, UNESCO.

Discussion on leading cases.

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Rights: Meaning

Human Rights- Meaning & Essentials

Human Rights Kinds

Rights related to Life, Liberty, Equals & Disable

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National Human Rights Commission

State Human Rights Commission

High Court

Regional Court

Procedure & Functions of High & Regional Court.

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Right to Environment as Human Right

International Humanitarian Law and Environment

Environment and Conflict Management

Nature and Origin of International Environmental Organisations (IEOs)

Introduction to Sustainable Development and Environment

Sustainable Development and Environmental Governance

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1. G.B.Reddy, Intellectual Property Rights and Law, Gogia Law Agency, Hyderabad.

2. S.R.Myneni, Intellectual Property Law, Eastern Law House, Calcutta

3. P Narayanan Intellectual Property Rights and Law (1999), Eastern Law House,

Calcutta, India

4. Vikas Vashistha, Law and Practice of Intellectual Property,(1999) Bharat Law House,

New Delhi.

5. Comish W.R Intellectual Property,3rd

ed, (1996), Sweet and Maxwell

6. P.S. Sangal and Kishor Singh, Indian Patent System and Paris Convention,

7. Comish W.R Intellectual Property, Patents, Copyrights and Allied Rights, (2005)

8. Bibeck Debroy, Intellectual Property Rights, (1998), Rajiv Gandhi Foundation.


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

SEMESTER

COURSE CODE: MSG C01 COURSE TYPE : ECC

COURSE TITLE: TRIBAL STUDIES

CREDIT: 06

THEORY: 06

HOURS : 90

THEORY: 90

MARKS : 100

THEORY: 70 CCA : 30

OBJECTIVE:

- Understands the concept and place of research in concerned subject

- Gets acquainted with various resources for research

- Becomes familiar with various tools of research

- Gets conversant with sampling techniques, methods of research and techniques of analysis of

data

- Achieves skills in various research writings

- Gets acquainted with computer Fundamentals and Office Software Package .

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Tribal Studies : Meaning, Nature, Scope, Need & importance of tribal studies. Meaning,

Definition & characteristics of Tribe, Caste & Race.

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Scheduled Tribe in India : Population Composition of tribal, classification of Indian Tribe –

Racial, Lingual, Geographical, Cultural.

Some Major Tribes in India : Santhal, Khasi, Munda, Bhils.

Some Major Tribes in Central India : Gond, Baiga, Bharia, Korkus.

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Iliteracy :Poverty, Indebt ness, Unemployment, migration & Exploitation Environmental &

Degradation.

Problem of Health and sanitation :

Prostitution, Culture Decay due to assimilation. Replacement & Rehabilitation of Tribal

population.

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Welfare-Concept, Characteristics: Tribal Welfare in post independence period. Constitutional

provision & safe guard after independence, Legislation & Reservation Policy.


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Tribal Development Programs for Scheduled Tribes : Medical, Education, Economy,

Employment & Agriculture Evaluation of Programs

Tribal Welfare & Advisory Agencies in India : Role of NGO’s in tribal development, Role of

Christian missionaries in tribal welfare & development. Tribal Welfare Administration.

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Tribal Development In India (Orissa) by Dr. Taradutt

Books on Tribal studies by PK Bhowmik

Books on 'Tribal Studies' by W.G. Archer


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

SEMESTER

COURSE CODE: MSGC02 COURSE TYPE: ECC

COURSE TITLE: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY AND GEOLOGICAL HAZARDOUS

CREDIT: 6 HOURS:90

THEORY: 6 PRACTICAL: 00 THEORY:90 PRACTICAL:00

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Environmental Geology for Geological Hazardous mitigation and management.

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Introduction: Introduction to environmental geology. Management of natural resources.

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Environment and climate: Air pollution and global climate changes. Environmental controls for

erosion, desertification and coastaldegradation

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Geological hazards and environment : Geological hazards such as floods, landslides, earthquakes,

volcanoes, glaciers and shoreline processes, their remedial

measures.

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Environmental impact of mining, dams, reservoirs, highways, their assessment and controls. Cleaner sources of energy.

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Man and environment :Industrial pollution, waste disposal, groundwater contaminations,river lake

and marine pollution and their impact on human health.Geological aspects of human health. Trace elements and healthhazards.

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1. Aharma, V. K., (1986) Geomorphology Earth surface processes and form McGraw Hill

2. Chorley, R. J., (1984) Geomorphology Methuen. 3. Drury, S. A., 1986, Image Interpretation in Geology Allen & Unwin Inc U K

4. Selby, M.J. (1996) Earths Changing Surface. Oxford University Press UK

5. Thornbury w. D., (199J) Principles of Geomorphology Wiley Eastern Ltd., NewDelhi

6. Valdiya, K. S (1987) Environmental Geology - Indian Context. Tata McGraw Hill new Delhi.

7. Keller, E.A., (2000) Environmental Geology latest Ed., 'Shales E. Merril Publishing

Co.,Columbus, Ohio. 8. Montgomery, C, (1984) Environmental Geology John Wiley and Sons, London.

9. Bird, Eric (2000) Coastal Geomorphology: An Introduction. John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Singapore. 10. Hails, John R. (1977) Applied Geomorphology. Elsevier Scientific Publishing Co.New

York.

11. Liu, B.C. (1981) Earthquake Risk and Damage Westview.


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

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COURSE TITLE: COAL GEOLOGY

CREDIT: 6 HOURS:90


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OBJECTIVE: This course is aimed towards generating fundamental knowledge,concepts of conventional coal

energy conservation.

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Origin of Coal: Origin and mode of occurrence of coal, chemical and physical constituents of coal.

Factor affecting coalification.

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Classification of Coal: Classification of coal, structural features of coal seams. Definition and origin

of Kerogene and coal. Chemical characterization of coal Proximate and Ultimate analysis.

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Mining of coal. Sampling of coal in mines and in the laboratory: prospecting for coal, methods of

coal mining, washing and briquoting, utilization of coal, coal as a source of petroleum

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Study of Indian coals : A detailed study of Indian coal fields with reference to geology, grade of

coal, economic reserves and future prospects, problems of the coal industry and its future prospects.

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Coal bed methane. Rank, Grade and type of coal. Microscopic constituents of coal. Industrial

application of coal petrology.

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1. Chandra, D., Singh, R.M. Singh, M.P. (2000): Textbook of Coal (Indian context), TaraBook

Agency, Varanasi.

2. Singh, M.P. (1998): Coal and organic Petrology, Hindustan Publishing Corporation, New Delhi.

3. Texbook of Coal petrology, GebruderBorntraeger, Stuttgart.

4. Van Krevelen, D. W. (1993): Coal :Typology-Physics-Chemistry-Constitution), Elsevier Science, Netherlands

5. Courses in Mining Geology by R.N.P Arogyaswaml

6. Industrial Minerals and Rocks of India by S.Deb


M.Sc (GEOLOGY) 3rd

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COURSE TITLE: NUCLEAR GEOLOGY

CREDIT: 6 HOURS:90


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Nuclear Science.

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Introduction of radioactivity and radiation : stable and unstable nuclei, interaction of radiation with

matter: types of radioactivity and rays, their properties, qualitative discussion on the decay theories,

artificial radioactivity, nuclear acceleration, nulear reactions and nuclear energy.

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Distribution of potassium, uranium and thorium in various rock types: radioactive methods of age determination of rocks. Isotopes geochemistry.

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Detection and measurement of radioactivity: application and principles of portable radiometers,

Geiger counter and scintillometers. Radioactive well-logging.

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Introduction to nuclear geophysics: principles of gamma and neutron methods and their utility in

geophysical investigations – Gamma-gamma method, X-ray fluorescence method, gamma-neutron method and neutron – neutron method and interpretation of these survey results.

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Detailed study of their minerals of Uranium, thorium, beryllium and the rare earth’s with reference

to their composition, properties, origin, mode of occurrence and distributions in India.

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1. Faure, Gunter (1998) Principals and Applications in Geochemistry. Prentice Hall International (U.K.) Ltd., London

2. Jones, P. Meurig (1987) Applied Mineralogy a quantitative approach. Graham and Trotman,

U.K.

3. Mason, Brian & Moore, Carleton B. (1982) Principals of Geochemistry. John Wiley and Sons, Singapore.

4. Werk, Hans‐Rudolf and Bulakh, Andrei (2004) Minerals their constitution and Origin.

Cambridge University Press, U.K. 5. Willard, Merritt & Dean, Instrumental Methods of Analysis.

6. Rollinson, H., (1994) Using Geochemical Data. Longman.

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