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- Applied Geology
- March 14, 2022
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Types of Volcanoes And its example
What is Volcano A volcano is an opening in the earth’s crust or Moon through which lava, volcanic ash, and gases escape. Volcanic eruptions are partly driven by pressure from…
- Applied Geology
- March 14, 2022
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Stages of Mineral Exploration and their techniques
Mineral Exploration Mineral exploration is the process of searching for evidence of any mineralization hosted in the surrounding rocks. The general principle behind mineral exploration is to get geological information…
- Applied Geology
- March 13, 2022
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Major mineral group and their Properties
What is a Mineral and Mineral Groups A mineral is a naturally-occurring inorganic solid material, that forms by geological processes with specific chemical composition and characteristics by a regular geometric…
- Applied Geology
- March 12, 2022
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Mohs Scale of Hardness chart-know the procedure and method
The Mohs scale The Mohs scale is a chart of the relative hardness of the various minerals from softest to hardest. The scale was developed in 1822 by Frederich Mohs.…
- Applied Geology
- March 10, 2022
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Bowen’s Reaction Series and its significance in Mineral formation
NL Bowen has given the order of crystallization of the common silicate minerals from magma. The theory given by him is Widely accepted as the general model for the evolution of magmas during the cooling process.
- Applied Geology
- March 9, 2022
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Igneous Pluton-Emplacement and Type
What is Igneous Pluton A pluton is a general term that refers to any igneous body that was emplaced and crystallized beneath the Earth’s surface. Plutonic rocks are characterized by…
- Applied Geology
- March 7, 2022
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Mining projects and their impact on environmental stability
Environmental impacts of mining activities Mining operations can become more environmentally sustainable by developing and integrating practices that reduce the environmental impact. These practices include measures such as reducing water…
- Applied Geology
- March 7, 2022
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Diamond Bearing Kimberlite Rocks-Morphology and Composition
Kimberlite Rocks and Lamproites are mantle-derived igneous rocks that comprise the primary sources of diamond. it is a variety of peridotite and rich in mica minerals content and often in…
- Applied Geology
- February 13, 2022
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Caldera- An Introduction
What is caldera A Caldera is sub-circular, polygonal, or elongate subsidence basins formed by the eruption of magma from subvolcanic reservoirs. During a volcanic eruption, magma underneath the volcano is…
- Applied Geology
- February 11, 2022
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Depositional landform- “The Point Bar”
Point Bar in geology A river is the best example of the linear flow of running water. It can be divided into three Stages, on the basis of its course…
