On the Occurrence of Barite in Kurnool District

Authors

  • B. E. Vijayam
     Geology Department, Osmania University, Hyderabad
  • T. Stephen George
     Geology Department, Osmania University, Hyderabad

Abstract

Bedded barite occurs in the Vempalle Formation of Cuddapah Supergroup near Brahmanakotukuru, Kurnool District. It is interlayered with chert bands and is associated with chert breccia. A second barite occurrence, near Gargeyapuram is seen in association with chertified stromatolites and chert beds in the Vempalle Formation.

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Volume 19, Issue 1, January 1978

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Research Notes

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Published

1978-01-01

How to Cite

Vijayam, B. E., & Stephen George, T. (1978). On the Occurrence of Barite in Kurnool District. Journal of Geological Society of India, 19(1), 35–37. Retrieved from https://geosocindia.com/index.php/jgsi/article/view/64091

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