Journal of
Geology and Mining Research

  • Abbreviation: J. Geol. Min. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9766
  • DOI: 10.5897/JGMR
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 176

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Mafic and ultramafic rocks in parts of the Bhavani complex, Tamil Nadu, Southern India: Geochemistry constraints

Ali Mohammed Dar
  • Ali Mohammed Dar
  • Department of Geology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu-636011, India.
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Akhtar R. Mir
  • Akhtar R. Mir
  • Department of Earth Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006, India
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K. Anbarasu
  • K. Anbarasu
  • Department of Geology, Periyar University, Salem, Tamilnadu-636011, India
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M. Satyanarayanan
  • M. Satyanarayanan
  • National Geophysical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500606, India.
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V. Balaram
  • V. Balaram
  • National Geophysical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500606, India
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D. V. Subba Rao
  • D. V. Subba Rao
  • National Geophysical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500606, India
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S. N. Charan
  • S. N. Charan
  • National Geophysical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Uppal Road, Hyderabad-500606, India
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  •  Received: 09 January 2014
  •  Accepted: 19 February 2014
  •  Published: 31 March 2014

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