Native Antimony Float-Ore from the Precambrian of Rajasthan

Authors

  • P. S. Ranawat
     Department of Geology, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur - 313 001
  • 0. Rouer
     ISTO-CNRS , IA rue de la Ferollerie, F-45071, Orleans Cedex 2
  • C. Ramboz
     ISTO-CNRS , IA rue de la Ferollerie, F-45071, Orleans Cedex 2
  • N. Lakshmi
     Departrnent of Physics, M.L. Sukhadia University, Udaipur - 313 001

Abstract

Placer concentrations of rolled chunks of heavy, Silvery-White, metallic mineral occur along a rivulet (N25°40.013'; E75°20.851') 15 km east of Jahazpur town of eastern Rajasthan. The float-ore occurs in the Precambrian phyllite that is profusely traversed by vein quartz, its physical, optical, XRD, EPMA data show that the mineral is native antimony (averaging 97.12%Sb) having -2% As; minor grains of PbTe are also recognized. Prospecting by the Department of Mines and Geology, Rajasthan has not yet resulted in the discovery of the mother lode. This report describes the mineralogy of the Float-Ore that has scientific value and is a new occurrence in India.

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Volume 65, Issue 3, March 2005

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Short Communications

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Published

2005-03-01

How to Cite

Ranawat, P. S., Rouer, 0., Ramboz, C., & Lakshmi, N. (2005). Native Antimony Float-Ore from the Precambrian of Rajasthan. Journal of Geological Society of India, 65(3), 353–356. Retrieved from http://www.geosocindia.com/index.php/jgsi/article/view/82538