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PETROLOGY
Megascopic and microscopic characterization and nomenclature of the rocks and
minerals, based on their petrographic properties is being carried out at the
petrology laboratory, which is established at the head office, Raipur.
Petrological studies is being carried out successfully at the laboratories that
have led to identify different types of rocks, mineral and ores to judge the
potentiality of the mineral deposit and as an indirect tool to felicitate and
encourage mining activities in the State. Success of the international
collaborative projects and departmental projects are to the credit of this
laboratory.
1. INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS:
1.1 United Nations Development Programme (for Mineral Exploration in M.P.)
during year 1979-1983
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Minerals |
Method of analysis
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Tin Ore |
Heavy and magnetic mineral separation |
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Gold |
Heavy and magnetic mineral separation |
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Carbonatite |
Thin section study under microscope |
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Base metals |
Ore microscopy |
1.2 INDO-FRG Project “Diamond Exploration” during year 1995-2000
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