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Manavalakurichi Deposit

IN / Tamil Nadu
•8.20077, 77.33372View on MapOpen in Google Maps
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About this location

Manavalakurichi Deposit is a historic mining site in Tamil Nadu [Madras], documented by the USGS Mineral Resources Data System. The mineralization is hosted in Sand and Gravel, within the Basin setting. Reported specimens include Garnet, Ilmenite, Monazite, Quartz, Rutile, Zircon; logged ore minerals are Garnet, Ilmenite, Monazite, Rutile, Zircon; gangue is recorded as Quartz. Production began in 1911.

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GarnetIlmeniteMonaziteQuartzRutileZircon

Geology and deposit

Host rock
Sand and Gravel
Tectonic setting
Basin
Ore minerals
GarnetIlmeniteMonaziteRutileZircon
Gangue minerals
Quartz
Structure

Coastal Beach

Mining history

Status
Past Producer
First production
1911

Records and references

Cited references

ISMI RECORD, 1985, MANAVALAKURICHI DEPOSITISMI RECORD, 1985.

Data: USGS Mineral Resources Data System, record 10085027 — view the source record

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Coordinates: 8.20077, 77.33372

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