GENESIS OF GEMSTONE BEARING

PEGMATITES OF GREAT MICA BELT,

JHARKHAND

THESIS
SUBMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
IN
GEOLOGY
(FACULTY OF SCIENCE)

BY

SURJEET SINGH
POST GRADUATE DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY
UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU
JAMMU-180 006

2014
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 Post Graduate Department of Geology
University of Jammu
Jammu-180006

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that:

1) This thesis entitled “Genesis of Gemstone bearing Pegmatites of Great

Mica Belt, Jharkhand” embodies the work of Mr. Surjeet Singh.
2) The candidate worked under my supervision for the period required under the
statutes of the University of Jammu, Jammu.
3) It is further certified that Mr Surjeet Singh has put in the required attendance
in the Department during the period.
4) The conduct of the candidate remained satisfactory during the period of his
research work.
5) The candidate has fulfilled the statutory conditions as laid down in Statutes
(Section 18).

Sd/=
Prof. Pankaj K. Srivastava
Supervisor

Countersigned

Sd/=
Prof. R.K. Ganjoo
Head of the Department

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 This dissertation is dedicated to the
loving memory of my dear father

Sh. Mir Chand Shan.

He was a man of impeccable ethos. He

was very proud of my development as a
person and my scientific and professional
progress. Unfortunately, he is not here
with us to see the whole thing finished.
However, his unexpected and tragic death
opened my eyes to life and helped me
re-estimate and re-value my own life.
I am sure he is somewhere out there
always watching us closely.……………

LOVE YOU PAPA

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This PhD thesis is the culmination of a few years of fervent learning and research experience.
Throughout these years, I have received a lot of support from many people who have contributed
to its completion in many ways: spiritual, psychological, scientific, financial and technical for
making it an unforgettable experience for me. At the end of my thesis, it is a pleasant task to
express my thanks here.
With great pride, I have the privilege to acknowledge deep sense of gratitude, indebtness and
heartfelt thanks for my revered guide Prof. Pankaj K. Srivastava, Post Graduate Department of
Geology, University of Jammu, who has spared no pains in imparting his scholarly and inspiring
guidance, enlightening discussion, valuable suggestions and perfect guidance in completing this
work.
I am highly thankful to Prof. R K Ganjoo, Head of the Department of Geology, University of
Jammu for providing the necessary facilities required during the completion of this work. Thanks
are due to all the teaching staff, Prof. C S Sudan, Prof. M A Malik, Prof. G M Bhat, Prof. A S
Jasrotia, Prof. S K Pandita, Dr. Varun Parmar, Dr. S N Kundal, Dr. Yudhbir Singh, and Dr.
Rajwant, of the Department for their cooperation and time to time suggestions as and when
needed.
Most of the results described in this thesis would not have been obtained without a close
collaboration with few laboratories. I am greatly indebted to Sh. K T Ramchandran (Executive
Secretary), Dr. M D Sastry (Head of Research and Development), Mrs. Silvia Scqueire (Senior
Gemmologist), Mr. Mahesh Gaoankar, Mrs. Seema Athavale, Mr. Sandesh Mane (Research
Felllows) of Gemmological Institute of India, Mumbai for providing analytical facilities. I am
also thankful to Prof. Rajnikant, Department of Physics, University of Jammu for XRD facility.
I owe a great deal of appreciation and gratitude to Dr. Rajesh Sharma, Dr. P. P. Khanna, and Dr.
N. K. Saina, and at Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology, Dehradun for Raman Probe and
geochemistry of the rock .
I record to my admiration for the help extended by my seniors and colleagues, particularly
Dr. Sukh Chain Sharma, Dr. Ravinder Singh Manhas, Miss Rajni Magotra, Mr. Vipen Katoch,
Mr. Stanzin Namga, and Mrs. Neha Arora, Research Scholar’s of the Economic Geology Research
Group (EGRG), Department of Geology for their valuable help and providing a stimulating and
fun filled environment during my submission days.
Help received from the non teaching staff of this Department is also acknowledged. In particular,
I am highly thankful to Dr. A K Sahni, Smt. Radha Bharti, Dr. B A Lone, Sh. Sudesh Sharma.

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Sh, Sham Sunder, Sh. Janak Raj, Sh. Ashok Sharma, Sh. Harvinder, Sh. Mukash, Sh. Madan Lal,
Sh. Yogesh, Sh. Joginder, and Sh. Latief for their help and cooperation.
I am indebted to many Research Scholars and colleagues of the department for their support and
encouragement, My thanks go in particular to Dr. Naveen , Dr. Ajay K., Mr. Mateen, Mr.
Rahul, Mr. Deepak , Mr. Shiv, Miss. Meera, Mrs. Monika, Miss. Shewata, Miss. Neha, Mr.
Sandeep, Mr. Gyan, Mr, T. Jigmet, Mr. Arjun, Mr. Waquar, Mr. Rigzin, Mr. Gulzar.
It’s my fortune to gratefully acknowledge the support of a special individual, Dr. G. A. Mukhtar
(Chief Geologist, JKSPDC). Words fail me to express my appreciation to my colleagues Mr. Vishal
Atray and Mr. Rajnesh Kundal for their constant moral support. My appreciation also goes to the
whole staff of the Geological Wing, JKSPDC.
Words are short to express my deep sense of gratitude towards my following friends, Mr.
Parshotam, Mr, Rajdeep, Mr. Sanjeev, Mr. Vijay, Mr. Varun Vara, Mr. Davinder, Mr. Brahm
Singh.
I am also very much grateful to all my family members and relatives for their constant inspiration
and encouragement. I sincerely acknowledge the constant support and love I received from my
sisters and their spouses & kids all throughout my life. I am thankful to the family of my Parent-
in- laws, who have been continuous support to me in the form of prayers and best wishes. Besides
this, several people have knowingly and unknowingly helped me in the successful completion of
this thesis.
Last but not least, I would like to pay high regards to my mother Smt. Shankri Devi for her
sincere encouragement and inspiration throughout my life. My special acknowledgement goes to
my wife Mrs. Ishya Shan. Her support, encouragement, quiet patience and unwavering love were
undeniably the bedrock upon which the past 3 years of my life have been built. Being the part of
EGRG, she was with me as a researcher, besides executing the management of our household
activities. My last affectionate words goes for “YESHU”, my baby boy, who has been the light of
my life for the last nine months and who has given me the extra strength and motivation to get
things done. I owe everything to them.

For any errors or inadequacies that may remain in this work, of thesis, the responsibility is entirely
my own.
At the end, I thank the Almighty for giving me moral strength and courage to carry out my work.

Surjeet Singh Shan

Jammu. 25/09/2014

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 CONTENTS PAGE

CHAPTER-1 : INTRODUCTION 17-32

1.1 Historical Background 17

1.2 The Great Mica Belt 18
1.2.1 Mining History of Great Mica Belt 21
1.2.2 Gemstone Potential of Great Mica Belt 22
1.3 Previous Work 24
1.4 Study Area 26
1.4.1 Accessibility 26
1.4.2 Climate 27
1.4.3 Physiography 27
1.4.4 Drainage 27
1.5 Objectives 29
1.6 Methodology 29
1.6.1 Field Studies 29
1.6.2 Laboratory Investigations 30
1.7 Organization of the Thesis 31

CHAPTER-2 : GREAT MICA BELT-GEOLOGICAL 34-48

PERSPECTIVE
2.1 Regional Framework 34
2.2 Geological formations of GMB 37
2.2.1 Metasediments 39
2.2.2 Granitic Rocks 41
2.2.3 Pegmatites 42
2.3 Structural Evolution 43
2.4 Geology of Lokai-Indarwa 44
2.4.1 Conglomerate 45
2.4.2 Metasediments 45
2.4.3 Pegmatites 45

CHAPTER-3 : GEM CHARACTERIZATION 50-73

3.1 Introduction 50
3.2 Gemmological Instruments 51
3.3 Gemmological Properties of Gemstone from Area 55
3.3.1 Moonstone 55
3.3.2 Apatite 59

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3.4 X-ray analysis of Moonstone 64
3.4.1 X-ray Diffraction studies 65
3.4.2 Energy Dispersion X-ray Fluorescence 66
3.5 Raman Spectroscopic of the Moonstone of Lokai- 68
Indarwa Area

CHAPTER-4 : PETROGRAPHY 75-92

4.1 Introduction 75
4.2 Petrographic Study of Different Rocks 76
4.2.1 Amphibolites 76
4.2.2 Mica-Schist 80
4.2.3 Pegmatites 84

CHAPTER-5 : GEOCHEMISTRY 94-125

5.1 Introduction 94
5.2 Sampling and Analytical Method 95
5.3 Major Oxides 96
5.3.1 Pegmatites 96
5.3.1 Amphibolite 98
5.4 Trace elements 108
5.4.1 Pegmatites 110
5.4.1 Amphibolite 112
5.5 Rare earth geochemistry 119
5.5.1 Pegmatites 122
5.5.1 Amphibolite 123

CHAPTER-6 : FLUID INCLUSION AND 127-154

MICROTHERMETRY
6.1 Sample Preparation and Instrumentation 128
6.2 Fluid Inclusion Petrography 128
6.2.2 Classification and Petrographic Characteristics of 129
Fluid Inclusions
6.3 Microthermometry 134
6.3.1 Freezing Study 134
6.3.2 Heating Studies 145
6.4 Raman Spectroscopy 151
6.4.1 Sample Preparation and Instruments used 151
6.4.2 Micro-Raman Spectroscopy of Fluid Inclusion 152

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CHAPTER-7 : DISCUSSION 156-184

7.1 Modals for the genesis of Pegmatite 157

7.1.1 The early models 159
7.1.2 The recent models 159
7.2 Classification of Pegmatites 162
7.3 Moonstone in the Pegmatite of Lokai-Indarwa 165
7.4 Physico-chemical conditions of Moonstone formation 168
7.4.1 Fluid composition 168
7.4.2 Salinity and density 170
7.4.3 Trapping conditions 171
7.5 Genesis of Pegmatite 176

REFERENCES 186-211

APPENDIX 213-215

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 LIST OF TABLES

Table Description

2.1 Classification of Chotanagpur Granitic Complex.

2.2 Geological succession of Great Mica Belt (after
Ramachandran et al, 1998).
3.1 Traditional and advanced nondestructive instruments and
methods used for gem identification.
3.2 (a-e) Gemmological properties of gemstone.
3.3 Unit Cell parameters of moonstone and apatite.
3.4 Composition of moonstone by EDXRF.
3.5 Raman spectral peaks data of the analysed moonstone samples
4.1 Modal analysis of the Lokai-Indarwa pegmatites.
5.1 Major oxides analysis of pegmatites.
5.2 Major oxides analysis of amphibolite.
5.3 Trace elements analysis of pegmatites.
5.4 Trace elements analysis of amphibolites.
5.5 Rare earth analysis of pegmatites and amphibolites.
5.6 Chondrite normalized data for REEs in Pegmatites and
amphibolites.
6.1 Classification of the fluid inclusion from the area and their
characteristics.
6.2 Freezing studies of the Type-I inclusions.
6.3 Freezing studies of the Type-II inclusions.
6.4 Freezing studies of the Type-III inclusions.
6.5 Freezing studies of the Type-IV inclusions.
6.6 Freezing studies of the Type-V inclusions.
6.7 Heating studies of the Type-I inclusions.
6.8 Heating studies of the Type-II inclusions.
6.9 Heating studies of the Type-III inclusions.
6.10 Heating studies of the Type-IV inclusions.

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7.1 The pegmatite classification scheme of Cerny (1991).
7.2 The pegmatite classification scheme of Cerny and Erict
(2005).
7.3 Total thermometric data of the fluid inclusion studied

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 LIST OF FIGURES

Fig.1.1 Map showing gemstone distribution in India.

Fig.1.2 Artisanal mining for the exploration of gemstones in the study area.

Fig.1.3 The location map of the area.

Fig.2.1 Geological map of the Chotanagpur Gneiss Complex (CGC) and

Singhbhum craton (SC) (after Achary, 2003) NSO-North Singhbhum

Orogen. EGMB-Eastern Ghats Mobile Belt.

Fig. 2.2 The geological map of parts of Great Mica Belt (after Ramchandran
et al., (1994).
Fig.2.3 Study area covered with alluvium and forest.

Fig.2.4 Outcrop exposed due to artisan mining in the area.

Fig.2.5 Development of migmatic veins within metasediments.

Fig.2.6 Sketch of Pegmatite veins.

Fig.3.1 Moonstone exhibting blue sheen of colour.

Fig.3.2 Zoning within Moonstone.

Fig. 3.3 Sample under gemmological microscope.

Fig.3.4 Inclusions observed within Moonstone.

Fig.3.5 Lamellas seen in transparent Moonstone crystal.

Fig.3.6 Tarten twinning within Moonstone.

Fig.3.7 Numerous Moonstones, in which blue colour is seen in particular

directions.
Fig.3.8 Crystals of Apatite.

Fig.3.9 Apatite seen under microscope.

Fig.3.10 Raman Spectral peaks of the analysed moonstone.

Fig.4.1. Granofelsic metamarphic rock showing weak gnessic texture.

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Fig.4.2 Amphibolite field according to SCMR definition.

Fig.4.3 Hornblende showing light green cores and darker green margin.

Fig.4.4 Biotite and Hornblende in same direction.

Fig.4.5 Augite crystal associated with mica schist.

Fig.4. 6 Mica flakes alligned along the foliation.

Fig.4.7 Quartzo-feldspathic layers within mica schist showing folded pattern.

Fig.4.8 Intersertial texture in biotite

Fig.4.9 Biotite lath penetrating the crystallized granular quartz.

Fig.4.10 Sillamanite with biotite.

Fig.4.11 Percentage of minerals present in the pegmatites.

Fig4.12 Poikilitic texture in plagioclase.

Fig.4.13 Myrkmitic texture within quartz and plagioclase.

Fig.4.14 Parthitic texture with in plagioclase and microcline.

Fig.4.15 Two generation plagioclase.

Fig.4.16 Alteration within plagioclase showing formation of sericite.

Fig.4.17 Undulatory contact between plagioclase and biotite.

Fig.4.18 Two generation of quartz.

Fig.4.19 Granophyric texture between quartz and alkali feldspar.

Fig.4.20 Microcline showing Cross hatched twinning .

Fig.4.21 Orthoclase showing Carlsbad twinning.

Fig.4.22. Sanidine showing Carlsberg twinning.

Fig.4.23. Alteration of muscovite into chlorite.

Fig.4.24. Zircon mineral making halos within biotite.

Fig.4.25. Zonning within tourmaline.

Fig.4.26. Idioblastic crystal of sphene.

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Fig.4.27 Epidote associated with biotite.

Fig.4.28 Crystal of allanite (epidote).

Fig.5.1 Harkar variation diagram of oxides with SiO2 for pegmatites.

Fig.5.2 Total alkalis vs Silica (TAS) diagram for pegmatites.

Fig.5.3 Silica-alkalis (SiO2 vs K2O+Na2O) diagram for pegmatites.

Fig.5.4 Harkar variation diagram of oxides with SiO2 for amphibolites.

Fig.5.5 Classification of the host rock from the area.

Fig.5.6 Alumina saturation (Shand index) diagram for studied amphibolites.

Fig.5.7 The discrimination of theolitic from calc-alkaline series shown in

AFM (Na2O+K2O-FeO-MgO) diagram.
Fig.5.8 Plot for TiO2 vs Fe2O3.

Fig.5.9 The Harker variation diagram for trace elements of Pegmatites.

Fig.5.10 Primitive mantle normalized plot of trace elements in Pegmatites.

Fig.5.11 The Harker variation diagram for trace elements of amphibolites.

Fig.5.12 Primitive mantle normalized plot of trace elements in amphibolites.

Fig.5.13. The chondrite normalized REE data profile for the pegmatite.

Fig.5.14. The chondrite normalized REE data profile for the amphibolites.

Fig.6.1 Multiphase aqueous inclusions.

Fig.6.2 Multiphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions.

Fig.6.3 Biphase aqueous inclusions.

Fig. 6.4 Biphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions.

Fig. 6.5 Monophase nitrogen inclusions.

Fig.6.6 Trail of monophase carbonic inclusions.

Fig.6.7 Histogram showing temperature of first melting of ice of Type I

Fig.6.8 Histogram showing temperature of first melting of Type I

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Fig. 6.9 Histogram showing temperature of first melting of CO2 of Type I

Fig.6.10 Histogram showing temperature of first melting of clathrate of Type

II.
Fig.6.11 Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of CO2 of Type
II.
Fig.6.12. Histogram showing temperature of final melting of ice of Type III.

Fig.6.13 Histogram showing temperature of first melting of ice of type III.

Fig.6.14. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of clathrate of Type

IV.
Fig.6.15 Histogram showing temperature of first melting of CO2 of Type IV.

Fig.6.16 Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of CO2 of Type

IV.
Fig.6.17 Histogram showing temperature of melting of CO2 of Type V.

Fig.6.18. Histogram showing temperature of dissolution of halite of Type I.

Fig.6.19. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type I.

Fig.6.20. Histogram showing temperature of dissolution of halite of Type II.

Fig.6.21 Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type II.

Fig.6.22. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type III.

Fig.6.23. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type IV.

Fig.6.24. Raman spectral peaks of Type IIIb.

Fig.6.25 Raman spectral peaks of Type N2.

Fig.6.26. Raman spectral peaks of Type H2O.

Fig.7.1 Temperature of homogenization vs salinity plot

Fig.7.2. Isochores corresponding to densities of H2O, CO2 fluid

Fig.7.3. Continental crust normalized pattern for pegmatites.

Fig.7.4. Plot for Rb-Sr.

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Fig.7.5. Plot for Sr-Ba.

Fig.7.6. Distribution of Pegmatites data on Cr-Y diagram.

Fig.7.7 Tectonic discrimination diagram (Rb-Y+Nb) for Lokai Indarwa

pegmatites.

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 CHAPTER-1
INTRODUCTION

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 INTRODUCTION

1.1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

References to gemstones appear in many ancient writings. Crystals, stones and

talismans have provided an irresistible attraction to all human beings from the time
immemorial. They were considered as a means of barter, a symbol of wealth, the
source of power and magic or the objects of adoration. Using gemstones as attractive
jewellery by men and women can be traced back to prehistoric times (Rao, 1986).
Several archaeological excavations in India have yielded ornamental beads made out
of terra-cotta and silica (Mackay, 1937; Rao, 1973). Besides being beautiful, gems are
an important part of our cultural heritage on this planet. A review of the ancient
Sanskrit texts indicates that Arthashastra by Kautilya (4th century BC) was one of the
earliest treatises on gemstones. Several other ancient Indian texts like Varahamihira’s
Bhrihat Samhita, 5th century AD. Garuda Mahapuranam 10th century AD. Skanda
Puranam, 13th -14th century AD have described a number of varieties of gemstones
(Murthy, 1990, 1993). Probably in ancient days gemstones were used to cater to one’s
aesthetic taste. Later, however, gemstones appear to have been used as talisman to
bring in better luck and to remove the bad effects of planets positioned in the
horoscope. One of the oldest known Talisman Jewel is the Navratna, in Hindu
astrology. Possibly the sight of celestial objects as seen from the earth prompted the
ancient Indians to assign certain stones to certain planets. Gemstone is also often
mentioned in the Sutra of Buddhism.

There are over 4000 known mineral species. However, very few of these are
gemstones. A gemstone can be defined as a mineral, or in the case of coral or pearl, an
organic substance, which looks attractive when fashioned into an ornamental object
such as a bead, carving, box, cabochon or faceted stone. A gemstone’s value is based
on its beauty, rarity, durability and history behind that particular stone. Well known
gemstones such as diamond, emerald, ruby and sapphire have all four of these
qualities, which make them more valuable than others, for example, quartz, which is
beautiful, attractive and durable, but not rare. The most important physical properties

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of gemstones are habit, weak planes, hardness, colour, clarity, diaphaneity, size and
lusture.

The physicochemical controls on gem formation were first time described by

the philosopher Theophrastus in his “De Mineralibus”. But some of the best and most
useful work on the genesis of gemstone deposits is based on the careful, detailed and
precise descriptions of the geology, mineralogy and geochemical nature of the
deposit. But very little work is available regarding the fluid inclusion and stable
isotopic work in order to understand the genesis of such deposits. Some of the best
gem deposits on our planet, such as the ruby deposits of Myanmar or the sapphire
deposits of Jammu and Kashmir, India are not even worked out specifically to
understand their genesis. Therefore, one has to rely on descriptive geology done many
years ago until modern scientific arsenal to decode how and why these fabulous gems
were formed, are unleash.

India is a homeland of many fabulous diamond and coloured gemstones (Fig

1.1). Despite the country being inhabited by various civilizations for over 500 years,
many parts of India are potentially rich in gemstones. There are still many tribal areas
which are inaccessible and unexplored. At many of such places artisanal mining is
going on (Fig 1.2). The gemstone mineralization associated with the mica belt of
Jharkhand is one such region where a number of coloured precious and semi-precious
stones have been reported. But no detailed work regarding their characterization and
genesis is available in the literature. In the present research work an endeavour is
done to characterize the available gemstones and also to understand the genesis of the
gemstones bearing pegmatites of the area in the Koderma district.

1.2 THE GREAT MICA BELT

India is one of the largest producers of block mica in the world, producing
between 70% and 80% of the total block mica global output. In India, mica is found

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Fig. 1.1. Map showing gemstone distribution in India

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Fig. 1.2. Artisanal mining for gemstones in the study area.

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mainly from the three major mica belts namely Great Mica Belt (GMB) of Jharkhand
and Bihar, Bhilwara Mica Belt of Rajasthan and Nellore Mica Belt of Andhra
Pradesh. About 60% of country,s total yield for mica is produced in Jharkhand. Till
date, commercial scale of mica production in India has defied almost all attempts at
mechanization, and most of the ‘splitting’ of mica is done by hand, with India leading
the world in the mica ‘splitting’ trade (Singh et al., 2001).

The Great Mica Belt, previously known as Bihar Mica Belt, extends to a
distance of 160 km having an average width of 25 kms. It extends from Gurpa in
Gaya district in the west through Nawada, Koderma, Hazaribag, Giridih in Jharkhand
and Jamui as well as Bhagalpur district of the Bihar state in the east. Its maximum
width is about 40 km at Koderma-Hazaribagh-Nawada area. The whole belt
encompasses roughly around 4,000 sq. km. area. It runs in an east-northeast to west-
southwest direction. The major part of the Great Mica Belt is located in Jharkhand
state. The Koderma area is the biggest mica track in the country and occupies an area
of about 145.74 square kilometers. Jharkhand’s other sizable mica deposits are found
around the towns of Dharokhola, Manodih, Dhab, Gawan, and Tisri. With the advent
of built-up mica or micanite (laminated insulating material manufactured by manual
or mechanical pasting of mica with glyptal, silicone, gluing varnish and other
materials), Jharkhand confirmed its position as the national and global leader in the
manufacturing and export of mica. The mica from the Great Mica Belt is also famous
for its thermal properties (highly infusible and extremely heat resistant, and even at
red heat temperatures doesn’t undergo any typical or chemical changes) and perfect
dielectric property.

1.2.1 Mining history of Great Mica Belt

During ancient times mica sheets have been extensively used for decorative,
ornamental purposes or as a base plate for painting. Powdered biotite mica had been
used in Ayurveda. With the dawn of the electrical age in 1878, Indian mica has

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dominated the world market with contributing about 80% towards the world’s
requirement of sheet mica.

The artisanal mica mining was started by local aboriginal tribes known as
Labanas and Mahajins from the Koderma area in Jharkhand about 150 years ago.
They extracted mica by breaking pegmatites containing mica books by heating and
sudden cooling with water. They started extracting mica from narrow cylindrical
shafts, hardly exceeding 10 m. in depth. However systematic mining of mica started
in this mica belt sometime 1880. Prospecting for mica was usually done by “surface
scratching” locally known as upperchella working; the pegmatites which are exposed
on the surface and showing indications of mica are dug up. The local people,
experienced in exploration have carried out the “upperchella working ” for all
companies. In recent years, prospecting has been carried out by trial pits and trenches
followed by open-cast or underground mining. Underground mining is further carried
out by “Pillar and Stall” method for flat pegmatites and “Drifts” method for steeply
dipping pegmatites. Depending on the dip of the vein, either a vertical ‘shaft’ or an
‘incline’ is sunk, and levels are then driven at suitable intervals. The levels are
connected either by rise or winze foe blocking out pillars or stopes and for facilitating
ventilation. The different levels are connected by wooden ladders.

According to the Indian Bureau of Mines, 50 years back there were more than
350 workable active mine in the Bihar state. But now gradually excavation of low
quality of mica ore and high cost of production results in the closure of mica mines
and related industries.

1.2.2 Gemstone potential of Great Mica Belt

Beside the high quality mica production, Great Mica Belt also hosts a wide
variety of gemstones and also some rare metals. Some of the reported semiprecious
gemstones from the area are moonstone, tourmaline, garnet, amazonite, citrine,
garnet, cat’s eye, bytownite and apatite.

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 Moonstone is the best known gem variety of the feldspar group. Its importance
as a gemstone arises because of adularescence, a floating light effect and sheen,
compared to the light of the moon. This phenomena generally results from alternating
layers of albite and orthoclase feldspars, which cause light to scatter. In the GMB,
export quality of moonstone is found to be concentrated in Koderma area.

Tourmaline is one on the most complex gemstones of the silicate group and
there are 10 different varieties with a full range of colours due to presence of different
trace elements. Transparent pink-red, blue, green, yellow-brown and uncoloured
varieties are used as gemstones. Black opaque stones are also often cut and worn as
jewellery. Tourmaline is found in pegmatites with cavities and rarely in schists. In
Great Mica Belt three varieties of tourmaline are found in the Koderma area. They are
green tourmaline, black tourmaline and blue tourmaline (Indicolite).

Garnets are nesosilicates. They do not show cleavage so when they fracture
under stress, sharp irregular pieces are formed. Because the chemical composition of
garnet varies, the atomic bonds in some species are stronger than in others. The harder
species are often used for abrasive purposes. The dominant varieties present in the
GMB are hessonite or cinnamon stone and almandine. Hessonite is mainly
concentrated in Chatra district while almandine in the Koderma and Hazaribagh
districts of Jharkhand.

Amazonite (sometimes called "Amazon stone") is a green variety of

microcline feldspar. Because of its bright green colour when polished, amazonite is
sometimes cut and used as a gemstone, although it is easily fractured. It displays a
schiller of light which is caused by inclusions. Schiller is a lustrous reflection from
planes in a mineral grain and is similar to what is more commonly known as
iridescence. The schiller is caused by a feature of the stone's crystal structure.
Orthoclase feldspar and albite are present in close association, arranged in layers. This
causes an interference effect of light. This mineral is also found in the Koderma area
of Jharkhand.

Citrine is transparent, coarse-grained variety of the silica mineral quartz with

ferric iron impurities. Citrine is a semiprecious gem that is valued for its yellow to
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brownish colour and its resemblance to the rarer topaz. The yellow colour is from the
presence of iron, the darker the colour - the higher the grade. Natural citrine is rare
compared to amethyst or smoky quartz, both of which are often heated to turn their
natural colour into that of citrine. In Indian market citrine is being sold by the name of
golden topaz or quartz topaz. Citrine is also present in some of the pegmatite veins
from the Koderma area.

Chrysoberyl (Cat’s eye) is really something special with its narrow, bright
band of light on a shimmering golden background, which seems to glide magically
across the surface when the stone is moved. From the mineralogical point of view,
chrysoberyls are aluminium oxide containing beryllium, and thus actually have little
in common with the beryl, which belong to the silicate family. Indeed, with their
excellent hardness of 8.5 on the Mohs scale, they are clearly superior to the beryls.
Singhbhum in Jharkhand state is known for the deposits of cat’s eye.

Bytownite is a rare form of feldspar, more commonly seen as a faceted

gemstone than as a collectors mineral. It is usually translucent without a crystal form.
Bytownite belongs to the plagioclase group in which exsolution takes place, it leads to
physical optical effects of iridescence and chatoyancy. This has a bulk composition of
An67 to An90 and shows huttenlocher intergrowth.

Apatite is part of the phosphate mineral group. It is frequently used as

gemstones. Transparent stone of clean colour have been faceted, and chatoyant
specimen have been cabochon. The origin of its name is from Greek apate meaning
deceit alluding to its similarity to other more valuable minerals such as olivine,
peridot and beryl. Apatite is found in the mica pegmatites. It is mostly found in the
shape of needles.

1.3 PREVIOUS WORK

The earliest published work on the geology of the Great Mica Belt (then
known as Bihar Mica Belt) is by Mallet (1874). Later Holland (1902) published a
memoir on the mica deposits of India, where he discussed, very minutely, the mode of

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occurrences of mica pegmatite veins of the area. In this first exhaustive account of the
geology of mica pegmatitic areas in India, Holland concluded that the mica pegmatite
veins have formed by “hydatopyrogenetic” magma which themselves resulted as
residual portion of granitic magmas. Iyer (1939 & 1944) and other workers first
mapped the mica pegmatite veins from the Bihar and Jharkhand area. Some of the
pegamtites from the Great Mica Belt have been reported to contain many rare metals
and radioactive minerals like pitchblende, triplite, illmenite, zircon, columbite,
tourbernite and graftonite (Tipper, 1919; Burton, 1913; Mukherjee and Parsad, 1958).

Detailed work on the geology of area was given by Iyer (1939-1944), Vemban
(1951), Mahadevan (1957), and Thiagarajan (1960,1961). The petrographic features
of the rocks of the GMB were described by Sharma (1940) and Mahadevan (1957).
Mahadevan and Maithani (1967) have exhaustively worked on the classification of
mica bearing pegmatite veins and their origin. Mahadevan (2002) has compiled all
these work in his text book on Geology of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Deformation features in quartz, feldspars and beryl in pegmatite have been

described by Sen and Saha (1961). Zoned nature of the mica pegmatite veins was
recognised by Roy et al., (1939). A general description of mica pegmatite veins of the
GMB with special reference to the problem of mining is given by Kalia (1961).
Structure of the area has been worked out by Ramachandran et al. (1994).

The other significant contribution on the geology, petrology, geochemistry and

structure of the pegmatite and related granites of the mica belt (GMB) is made by a
number of workers (Dunn,1942; Sen and Saha,1961; Anand and Mahadevan, 1969;
Bhola,1968; Chattopadhyay,1974; Bhattacharaya,1986; Ghosh,1983; and
Sarkar,1988).

A number of theories on the origin of these pegmatite veins have been

suggested by different workers. Vredenberg (1910) postulates that an anhydrous
solvent was produced at great depth with high fluidity due to its fluorine content.
Biswas (1929) considers that the mica pegmatite veins have formed from a residual
magma which assimilated large amounts of schists at depth and precipitated
muscovite after its final emplacement. Magmatic origin for the pegmatite veins were
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suggested by Dunn (1942), Roy et al. (1939) and Rode (1947). However some other
workers like Fox (1930) suggested that the mica pegmatite veins are products of
recrystallisation of mica-schist under the influence of hot water. Holmes (1949), and
Mahadevan and Aswathanarayane (1955) suggested 955 ± 40 my age by radioactive
age determination of the monazite from the Pichhli Pegmatites of the area.

Role of barium in geochemical exploration of mica pegmatite veins was

studied by Bhattacharyya and Seshadri (1983). The characteristics of the fluid
inclusions present in two of the mica pegmatite were reported by Santosh (1986).

1.4 STUDY AREA

The studied area is a part of Great Mica Belt (GMB), in the Koderma district of
Jharkhand. Out of the hundreds of pegmatite veins present in whole of the GMB, the
Koderma district contains some of the major gem-bearing pegmatites. The pegmatite
veins exposed in the Lokai-Indarwa areas are selected for the present study. Some of
the reasons behind selection of this area for study are;

1. There are plenty of mineralization of moonstone.

2. As the artisanal mining of gemstones is going on at different places so samples

from underground mines can be extracted.

3. There is no existing scientific literature regarding these deposits, so the study

will fullfill this gap in scientific knowledge.

1.4.1 Accessibility

Koderma District town is situated 155 km north of Ranchi on National

Highway (NH 31) and is well connected with railway on eastern railways grand cord
sections at Jhumri Tilaiya. Lokai-Indarwa area is 5 km east of the Koderma on the
Koderma-Domchanch metalled road. The mine can be approached by fair weathered
road which is 0.5 to 1 km from the main Koderma-Domchanch road. The area lies in
the latitudes 24° 28´53˝ and longitude 85° 37´ 43˝ and is covered under toposheet no

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72 H/11 of Survey of India. The area is present in the dense reserve forest. The
location map of the area is shown in Fig. 1.3).

1.4.2 Climate:

The Koderma district experiences three climatic seasons, hot season (March to
May), rainy season (June to October) and a cold season (November to February). The
average rainfall (10 years) of the district is 1125.1mm.The temperature of the district
varies between mean minimum temperature of 10°C in winter and mean maxmium
temperature of 40°C in summer. Temperature varies between 4°C to 46°C.

1.4.3 Physiography

The study area is a part of Chhotanagpur plateau. It exhibits undulating

topography comprising hills, hillocks, plains and mounds. Altitude of the area varies
between 392 to 592 m above m.s.l with the highest peak of 667m at Debour Ghati.
The area is characterised by plantation surfaces, intense dissection along the
plantation margins, separation by deep valley incision and formation of valley fills.
The level of plantation is at 330m above m.s.l marked by flat hill tops.

1.4.4 Drainage

The area is characterized by radial drainage system. Koderma district lies in

the Barakar sub-basin. The Barakar river flows from west to east in the southern part
of the district. Rivers flowing from west to east are Ponchkhara, Keso, Akto, Gurio
and Gukhana nadi and these are the tributaries of the Barakar River. Sakri River is the
main river in the northern part of the district which flows from south east to north
west.

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1.5 OBJECTIVES

The GMB has a number of zoned and unzoned pegmatite veins which are
famous for the production of ruby mica. Many of these pegmatite veins contain
number of semi precious coloured stones which are largely ignored for their genesis
in the exiting geological literature. In view of these lacunas in the existing knowledge
about GMB, a humble beginning is made by taking one major gemstone bearing
pegmatite veins. The study is carried out with following objectives:
 Mineralogical and Gemmological characterization of the gemstone bearing
pegmatites.
 Characterization of different types of fluid inclusions present in the
pegmatites.
 Fluid evolution responsible for the formation of Gemstones.
 Genesis of the gemstone bearing pegmatites.

1.6 METHODOLOGY

In order to achieve the proposed objectives, a detailed field study for

understanding the mode of occurrence, nature and control of mineralization is
required. Further the laboratory data regarding gemstone characterization, fluid
inclusion study along with Raman probe, host rock petrography, and mineralogical
and chemical characteristics of host rock and gem minerals are required. The
methodology to be adopted is divided into two major components:

A. Field Studies
B. Laboratory Studies

1.6.1 FIELD STUDIES

Extensive fieldworks were done in the southern part of Great Mica Belt in and
around Koderma District to identify the gemstone bearing pegmatites. Mineralization
pattern and control of localization for the gemstone mineralization in the area was
established. Systematic sampling of the host rock, pegmatites and gemstones for the

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laboratory work including mineralogical, petrographical, geochemical and fluid
inclusion studies was done.

1.6.2 LABORATORY INVESTIGATION

1. Gemstone Characterization

The systematically collected gemstones are studied for their mineralogical

properties and gemmological characterization using specially designed modern
gemmological instruments, EDXRF and Raman Spectroscopy at Gemmological
Institute of India (Mumbai). The unit cell dimensions of the gemstone were studied by
Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer at Department of Physics, University of Jammu.

2. Petrography

In order to understand the genesis of the pegmatites, petrography is of the

paramount use. Therefore the host rock and pegmatite petrography is studied using
high definition microscope. Replacement, wall rock alteration and other depositional
features are studied in order to understand the environment of deposition.

3. Geochemistry

Major, trace and rare earth elements analysis is carried out on the pegmatite
and host rock in order to understand the genesis of pegmatites. Analytical facilities
(XRF and ICPMS) present at WIHG Dehradun are used for this analysis.

4. Fluid Inclusion Microthermometry

Fluid inclusion studies are one of the very important tools in order to
understand the nature of mineralizing fluid and physicochemical conditions for the
deposition of gemstones. Thin wafers of the pegmatites were utilized to study the
fluid inclusion characteristics. The microthermometric studies are carried out on
selected fluid inclusions. The data generated is further interpreted to know the
temperature of formation, salinity, density and composition of the gemstone bearing
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fluid. The microthermometric measurement is carried out on the existing LINKAM
heating freezing stage (THMSG 600) mounted on the Nikon microscope. The
composition of the fluid is analysed with the help of Raman Probe at Wadia Institute
of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) Dehradun.

1.7 ORGANIZATION OF THE THESIS

The research work carried out is detailed and organized into 7 Chapters. The
first chapter encompasses the historical prospective of gemstones, background
information about area in particular mining history and gemstones potential and
Great Mica Belt in general. It also includes the previous work, objectives, and
methods of investigations.

The second chapter is divided into two sections. The first section deals with
detailed description of the regional geology of the Great Mica Belt. This section is
followed by local geology of the study area. The regional structures, various
lithological units are discussed in details based upon published literature and field
works carried out in the area.

The gemstone characterization is the title form the chapter three of the thesis.
In this chapter a brief description is given regarding the instruments used for the
identification and characterization of gemstones. The Gemmological properties
(mineralogical and optical) are elaborated in the next section of the chapter, which
also includes the analyzed properties of the gemstones. The last part of the chapter
includes the Raman spectroscopy and EDXRF data.

Fourth chapter includes the detailed petrographic studies of the rocks exposed
in the area. The mineralogical and textural characteristics of the representative
samples of the area are discussed in detailed.

In the Chapter fifth of the thesis the geochemistry of the host rock and
pegmatite of the area is discussed. The representative samples were subjected to

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geochemical treatment in the laboratories for the major oxides, trace elements and
REE analysis. The geochemical data has been studied in detailed to know the
geochemical characteristics and to understand the origin of the gemstones.
Realizing the importance of fluid inclusions in mineral genetic studies, the
fluid inclusion study of pegmatites from the present area of study have been carried
out. It is discussed in the Chapter sixth of the thesis. This chapter comprises the
petrography of the various fluid inclusion assemblages present in the pegmatites and
their heating and freezing studies. The data of the fluid inclusions has been interpreted
to know the physicochemical conditions responsible for the formation of moonstone
mineralization in the GMB. The identification of the fluids within the inclusion is
done by Raman Spectroscopy.

The final part of the thesis, marked as seventh chapter, deals with the
interpretations and discussions of the available data in terms of the genesis of the
moonstone and pegmatites of GMB.

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GREAT MICA BELT
GEOLOGICAL
PERSPECTIVE

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 GREAT MICA BELT - GEOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

2.1 REGIONAL FRAMEWORK

The Singhbhum crustal province and Chotanagpur Gneissic Complex (CGC)

are the two major crustal provinces of the eastern Indian shield (Ghosh et al., 2005).
The Singhbhum Proterozoic basin has a tectonic boundary with the northern high-
grade metamorphic-migmatite belt of the CGC, trending parallel to the basinal axis
(Bose, 1990). Great Mica Belt (GMB) is a major distinctive geological unit in the
Chotanagpur Gneissic Complex (CGC), occurring north of Singhbhum mobile belt.

The CGC is slightly arcuate east-west trending linear belt which has a strike
extension of 500 km and a width of 200 km (approximately). The entire
Chhotanagpur Plateau north of Tamar-Porapahar Khatra Fault is classified as CGC
and major part of it is exposed in south Bihar and Jharkhand. The Chotanagpur Gneiss
Complex is bounded by Tamar-Porapahar Khatra Fault (TPKF) zone towards
southern side and Quaternary Gangetic Alluvium toward north, Bengal Basin in east
and by Mahanadi-Gondwana Basin in west (Fig. 2.1). CGC is characterized by
complex assemblages of diversified rocks of gneiss-grannulite-granite association
with several periods of magmatic, metamorphic, tectonic and sedimentation. The
East-West trending rift zone represented by the Gondwana Sediments divides the
CGC into two parts. The southern part of CGC is characterized by the dominant
gneissic rocks with number of pockets of granulites and high grade supracrustal rocks
while the northern part is mostly having presence of younger meta-sediments and
Rajmahal volcanic rocks.

Reviews of this terrain are found in Banerji (1991), Ghose (1992), Mazumder
(1988, 1996), Singh (1998), Ghose and Mukherjee (2000), Acharyya (2001, 2003)
and Mahadevan (2002).
The CGC is classified into a number of lithostratigraphic units by Ghose (1983) and
Banerjee (1991) as given in table 2.1

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Table 2.1: Classification of Chottanagpur Granitic Complex.

Late Rajmahal Basalt, dolerites, hornblende, quartz-apatite rock,

Intrusive alkali-syenite porphyry emplaced between 100-435 Ma.
Biotite-granodiorite, tonalite, biotite-gneiss, orthamphibolite
etc. emplaced between 635-765 Ma.
Satpura Metamorphism of pre-existing rocks up to granulite facies and
Orogeny emplaced of anorthosite, gabbro, granite, granodiorite, tonalite
and pegmatite (ca. 900±200 Ma).
Older Pelitic schists, gneisses, migmatites, calc-silicates, calcitic and
Metasediments dolomitic marble (probably equivalent to Singhbhum Group
(2000-2600 Ma)
Crystalline Tonalitic gneiss, charnokite, khondalite, granulite, and
Basement leptynite (Probably equivalent to Eastern Ghat Group-first
phase of metamorphism ca. 2600 Ma).

Geological Survey of India in its miscellaneous publication (2009) on geology

and mineral resources of Bihar and Jharkhand has suggested six major distinctive
lithotectonic domain of CGC, out of which BMB (popularly known as GMB) is one
of the major lithotectonic unit of CGC.

A number of shallow metasedimentary basin have been recorded all along the
northen flank of CGC, namely GMB, Gaya-Rajgir Belt and Munger Belt, from west
to east. These basins are running mostly in concordance with the regional trend i.e
satpura trend. Ghose (1992) suggested that these metasedimentary basin do not belong
to same phase of sedimentation.

In GMB there are numerous pegmatite veins which are intruded into the
metasediments as well as within the granitic rocks. Some of these veins contain
gemstones which have already been discussed in the previous chapter. In order to
understand the characteristics of the fluid responsible for forming the gem bearing

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pegmatites in this belt, it is necessary to understand entire geological background of
GMB.

2.2 GEOLOGICAL FORMATIONS OF GMB

The Great Mica Belt (GMB) covers a larger area, about 160 km long and 25
km wide. Mallet (1874) and Holland (1902) described the geology of the mica belt for
the first time and gave the mode of occurrences of mica-pegmatites. However, the
first detailed map of the belt was generated by Iyer (1939-1944). Mahadevan (1957)
and Ramchandran et al., (1994) have given a detailed structural map of the area.

The GMB has a geological setting distinct from extensive migmatitic granite-
gneiss belts of the Chotanagpur Granitic Gneissic Complex. It is characterized by
large phaccoliths, often domical, plutons emplaced into relatively more open-folded
schistose formations, “supracrustals”, metamorphosed to upper amphibolite to lower
granulite facies conditions. The belt trends roughly ENE-WSW. Geographically this
belt rises with a discrete bold topography, separated from the Hazaribagh plateau in
the south by the low-lying paniplained Barakar river valley and bounded by the vast
Gangetic alluvial plains in the north.

A sequence of arenaceous and pelitic rocks interbanded with horenblende-

schists, amphibolite and subordinate calcareous units characterize the major
geological formations of the belt. Large bodies of granitic rocks are emplaced in this
formation. A few anorthosite lenses, dolerite dykes, gabbro etc constitute the other
minor rock types. The stratigraphic sequence of the formations is presented in Table
2.2 and the geological map of the area by Ramchandran et al., (1994) is given in Fig
2.2. GMB metasedimentary assemblages have been referred as Koderma Group
which includes Phulwari Formation, Dhab Formation and Kakolat Formation (Singh
1998). The reported occurrence of matrix-dominated Indarwa Conglomerate at NW of
Neropahar and north of Jaganathpur college, Koderma at the contact between GMB
metasedimentary and gneisses belonging to CGC signifies a stratigraphic hiatus

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(Ghosh. 1992). Thus GMB represents a sub-basin showing basement-cover
relationship with CGC.

The main lithounits exposed in the belt dominantly are the muscovite-biotite
schist, which are at places garnetiferous. They are interbedded with prominent bands
of hornblende-schists, micaceous quartzites and relatively minor calc-silicate
granulites and local conglomerates. The quartzites become more prominent in the
east. The primary sedimentary structures like bedding and cross bedding are preserved
in the schistose rocks and quartzites very often. The granitic bodies emplaced into the
schistose formations are the next dominant geological formation which covers around
30-40% of the area. These granites are rimmed by various migmatitic zones. A
number of mica pegmatite veins of different generations have intruded these rocks.

The detailed description of the different lithounits exposed in the belt is given
in the following paragraph.

2.2.1 Metasediments

The metasedimentary rocks constitute about 67% of the area. The

metasediments on the mica belt are dominantly represented by mica-schist and garnet-
sillimanite mica schist with some quartzitic bands. At places calc-silicate, granulites
and amphibolites are also exposed. The mica schist shows a wide range of
mineralogical variations. The gradations of mica schists are noticed from muscovite
biotite schists to types rich in quartz, biotite, sillimanite, and garnet. The most
dominant is sillimanite bearing biotite muscovite schist, which has been described by
Mahadevan and Maithani (1967) as the fibrolite muscovite-biotite schist. The mineral
assemblage associated with the GMB has witnessed metamorphic conditions
equivalent to an upper amphibolite facies.

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Table 2.2: Geological succession of Great Mica Belt (after Ramachandran et. al, 1998)
AGE ROCK TYPE
Recent Alluvium

Permo-Carboniferous Gondwana sediments

--------------------------------Unconformity---------------------------------------------
Dolerite dykes
Rapakivi granite and pegmatites
Biotite augen series, coarse porphyritic
granite gneisses and pegmatites

Medium grained massive granites and

Pegmatites

Amphibolites and anorthosites

Proterozoic Massive quartzite with phyllitic and slaty
Intercalations

Sillimanite-muscovite schist, calc-silicate

and hornblende schists

Schistose quartzite and quartz-mica-schist

Hornblende schist, garnetiferous biotite-
Schist

Migmatites and composite gneisses

-----------------------------Unconformity-----------------------------------------
Achaean Chotanagpur Granite Gneiss

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 Five mineral assemblage groups have been identified by Bhattacharya (1986)
in the metapelites of the area. These include assemblages with and without sillimanite
± staurolite, sillimanite-bearing assemblages without staurolite, staurolite-bearing
assemblages without sillimanite and staurolite-kyanite assemblages.

Mahadevan and Maithani (1967) and Mahadevan (2002) suggested that the
GMB has witnessed upper amphibolites facies of metamorphism. However even the
metamorphic conditions up to Amphibolite-Granulite facies have also been reported
from some of the areas Bhattacharya (1986).

The main structural trends in the mica belt are controlled by the folding in the
meta-sedimentary rocks of the area. The schist of the mica field present a grooved
appearance on the weathered outcrop due to alternating quartz-rich and mica-rich
bands the former being more resistant to weathering. In the arenaceous members of
the metasedimentaries, conglomeratic beds are present at a few places. The foliation
of the schistose rocks is ranging from ENE-WSW to NE-SW and the dip varies from
30-60° in either directions. The foliation is poorly developed where bedding is well
preserved and also along the nose of folds. The lineations of the schistose rocks are
well-lineated except where bedding is well preserved. The lineation is mainly due to
the elongation of minerals crenulations in micas and “rodding” in quartz. The
schistose rocks of the area are traversed by numerous slip-planes along which there
appears to have been varying degrees of movement. Such slip-planes may be parallel
or sub parallel to the axis of folds and, therefore, to the foliation in the schist are in
some cases at an angle to both foliation and bedding.

2.2.2 Granitic Rocks

The Granitic rocks of the belt were designated as “Dome Gneiss” by Holland
(1902), because of their characteristic physiographic expression. On the basis of
structural features they are classified into two broad types as (a) strongly to mildly
foliated and lineated gneisses generally medium to coarse grained but often grading
into porphyritic types and occurring as phaccolithic sheets along the noses and limbs
of folds and (b) massive equigranular types forming sub-elliptical boss–like bodies
foliated along their margins with the country rocks. The former is the most extensive.
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The petrographic features of the two types seem more or less alike, except that they
differ in their texture. These granitic rocks show sharp contact with the country rocks.
At places they are bordered by the bands of hornblende-schists. Enclaves of tonolitic
rocks, amphibolite, mica-schists and diopside granulites are commonly present
(Sarkar et al., 1988). Saha et al., (1987) and Sarkar et al., (1988) have modeled the
source of the melt responsible for the formation of these granitic rocks.

According to Mahadevan (1981) the granite and gneisses of Great Mica Belt
indicate three different ages as (i) 3200-3000 Ma. (ii) 2250-2050 Ma. and (iii) 900-
350 Ma.

2.2.3 Pegmatites

Pegmatite veins of varying dimension and shapes are emplaced in the

metasediments and granites of the belt. They vary in their length from few cm to
about 500 m and a width from a few cm to 30 m. For mining purpose the common
dimensions of the pegmatites are ranging from 50 to 300 m in length and 1 to 5 m in
width. They have been worked to a maximum vertical depth of about 213 mt. The
shape of the pegmatites varies from one pegmatite to other, more commonly they
form long narrow bodies thinning out at either end and also at depth. Some of the
veins are lenticular in shape having a maximum thickness at central portion. Some of
the pegmatites have arcuate to sinuous shapes. The crescent shaped pegmatites are
also observed along the nose of the fold and are seen in road cuttings between
Koderma and Rajauli.

The pegmatites are both zoned and unzoned in nature. In zoned pegmatites the
massive white quartz and occasionally microcline perthite forms the core which is
surrounded by intermediated zone of blocky perthite. The wall zone generally consists
of an intergrowth of quartz, microcline, plagioclase, and muscovite. The border zone
is normally very thin in such pegmatites. The zoned pegmatites are mostly economic
in nature and contain variety of minerals including gem stones and rare metals.
Mahadevan (2002), identified four different types of the pegmatites in GMB based
upon the spatial relation. According to him the interior pegmatites occur within the
granitic rocks as ‘nests’ and segregated masses. Early pegmatites emplaced into the
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schistose rocks are generally potassic. They are pre- to syn-kinematic and are
involved in deformation. Later pegmatites in the schist belts are of perthite acid
plagioclase types (K-Na). They are late to post deformation and are the sources of
commercial mica. The book mica is predominantly of ruby variety while the green
variety is also rarely present. A variety of other minerals besides quartz, feldspar and
mica are present in these pegmatites. These minerals include the gem variety of
feldspar (moonstone and bytownite), apatite, garnet (hossenite) and tourmaline
(indicolite), and some rare metals like columbite-tantelite and cassiterite.

Ramachandran et al. (1994) suggested different age for the pegmatites of the
belt. According to him the age of mica pegmatite is 1392-1200 Ma. The ages of
different minerals like uraninite, monazite, allanite and lapidolite from different
pegmatites of the belt vary from 1050 Ma -950 Ma. (Ramachandran et al., 1994).

Mahadevan (1967), based on the studies in the underground mines, suggested

that most of the pegmatites trends E-W with some of the NW-SE and N-S. They are
sub parallel to the bedding and foliation in folded schistose rocks. They normally dip
steeply from 60 to 70 in variable directions.

The formation of mica pegmatites has been suggested to be controlled by

lithology as well as structure (Mahadevan and Maithani, 1967). They are mostly
confined to mica schist and less confined to micaceous quartzites and hornblende-
schist. Further they are also structurally controlled and are mostly present along the
bedding and foliation planes, noses and limbs of folds, tension joints and slip or
fracture planes in schists.

2.3 STRUCTURAL EVOLUTION

Saha et. al (1987), Bhattacharaya (1988) and Ramchandran et. al (1994) have
discussed the structural evolution of the Mica Belt. According to these workers three
phases of deformation are observed in the GMB. In the first phase two interfering
folds, F1a and F1b produced hook shaped pattern of folds. The second phase of folding

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is more open and has an E-W trending axial plane and plunge to the east at steep
angles. This resulted in the development of a prominent axial plane schistosity S 2.
This period is marks the synkinaematic anorthosite and granitic rocks (Ramchandran
et al, 1994). The third and final phase of deformation (F3), which is relatively weak
and less extensive, has produced NNE-SSW to NNW-SSE axial trends in some of the
area (Mahadevan, 2002). Bhattacharya (1988) relates three successive phases of
metamorphism in the GMB with the three deformation phases. The metamorphism of
the area has gone up to almandine-amphibolite facies (Bhola, 1968). In the area three
to five sets joints are also noted in the intrusive granite.

2.4 GEOLOGY OF LOKAI-INDARWA

Lokai - Indarwa area forms the southern part of the Great mica belt in
Koderma district. The area is covered with dense forest and alluvium (Fig.2.3) with a
few outcrops. The artisan mining going on in the area has helped to expose the rocks
(Fig. 2.4). The rock types exposed in the area are mostly metasediments represented
by hornblende mica schist, mica schist belonging to the Koderma Group.
Amphibolite, and anorthosite are also commonly present. All these rocks have been
intruded by a number of pegmattitc veins. Apart from these rocks a rare conglomerate
bed is also seen near Indarwa area.

The general geological succession of the area can be given as below:

Pegmatites and quartz veins
Granite Gneiss
Metasediments : Hornblende schists, mica schist
Amphibolites and Anorthosite
Conglomerates
CGC

The rocks have been dissected by a number of crossfolds with antiforms and
synforms. The metasedimentary rocks are mostly trending ESE-WNW but at places
changes to NNE-SSW. Description of different sequences exposed in the area is
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2.4.1 CONGLOMERATE

A matrix dominated conglomerate bed has been seen near Indarwa from NW
of Neropahar at the contact between Great Mica Belt metasedimetaries and gneisses
belonging to CGC. It has been named as Indarwa Conglomerate by Ghosh (1992).
This signifies a stratigraphic hitus. Ramakrishnan and Vaidyanathan (2008) have
suggested the Indarwa Conglomerates might have formed at the base but are now
dismembered by deformation.

2.4.2 METASEDIMENTS

The area is dominated by hornblende-mica schist with few bands of

amphibolites. The mica schist is also present in the peripheral areas. The development
of migmatitic zones are also locally observed (Fig. 2.5) The hornblende-mica schist
present a grooved appearance on the weathering outcrops due to quartz rich and mica
rich bands. Mahadevan and Maithani suggested that the plane separating these bands
are the bedding planes. However this is very poorly preserved particularly along the
nose of the fold. The foliations of the schistose rocks strikes about ENE to SWS to
NE-SW. The dip are variable from 55° to 65° in the northly or some time southerly
directions depending on the folded nature of schist. At places the schistose rock are
showing lineations due to the elongation of minerals. Some small fault marked in the
area by silcification, brecciation.

Schists contains varing proportion of plagioclase, feldspar, biotite. The schist rock are
intensively intruded by pegmatites which contains significant amount of feldspar with
biotite. The content of biotite is less than 4%.

2.4.3 PEGMATITES

Pegmatites in the area are introduded within country rocks (schist) showing
sharp contact. These are unzoned pegmatites and consists mostly of quartz and
perthitic microcline with plagioclase and small amount of biotite, muscovite.
Pegmatites veins show pinching and swelling structures (Fig. 2.6). where nodules of
moonstone are seen engulfed within the fine flakes of biotite

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Fig. 2.3. Study area covered with alluvium and forest.

Fig. 2.4. Outcrops exposed due to artisan mining in the area.

Fig. 2.5. Development of migmatitic veins within metasediments.

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 Mostly pegmatites veins are seen oriented parallel to sub parallel to the
foliation plain. These pegmatites dips in NE direction with an amount of 50° to 65°
with an average of 55° with E-W strike.

The majority of the pegmatites are controlled by schistosity and foliation.

These pegmatites are ribbon like bands. They are however traceable for considerable
lengths and the pinch and swell depending upon the strike of the bedding plane of the
country rock.

It has been suspected that these pegmatites are emplaced possibly along
originally sheared planes parallel to schoistosity/foliation. Relationship of pegmatites
to country rocks is that thin layers of the schist are enclosed within the pegmatites
near their margin and are separated from main schist wall by pegmatites which are a
few cm thick.

The two prominent pegmatitic units which are centrally placed are;
Plagioclase-quartz±Muscovite±Biotite-Pegmatite and Plagioclase-
Perthite±Muscovite±Biotite-Pegmatite intruded within host rock. With in this zone
some of the plagioclase shows nodular occurrences bounded by fine mica schist. It
shows blue adularescence (sheen) which is a gem variety of plagioclase called
Moonstone. Books of the biotite are commonly observed in the border zone at the
contact with schist rock. There are number of parallel pegmatites veins separated by
bands of schist. Some of these pegmatites also contain apatite in the form of small
needles like crystals.

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LEGEND

Pegmatite Vein

Moonstone pockets
in biotite.

Host Rock

Dip & Strike

10 cm

Fig. 2.6 Sketch of Pegmatite veins

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 CHAPTER-3
GEM
CHARACTERIZATION

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 GEM CHARACTERIZATION

3.1 INTRODUCTION

Gems include a wide range of materials (natural, synthetic, treated,

imitation diamonds, coloured stones, and organic). Various processes (such as
irradiation, heating, filling of open fractures or cavities, and coating) are also
used to treat low quality gem materials to improve their colour, appearance, or
durability (Nassau, 1983; Johnson et al., 1999; Reinitz et al., 2000). The physical
and compositional differences between natural, synthetic, and treated gem
materials can range from significant to minor. Thus, it is necessary to check for
potentially small differences through advanced analytical methods which have
sufficiently high resolution and sensitivity. This requires gathering observations
and measurements to determine distinctive characteristics of gem materials. Such
characteristics are summarized in standard reference books (Webster, 1994;
Liddicoat, 1981). Although effective in many cases, traditional gem testing
instruments and methods cannot always distinguish synthetic and laboratory
treated gem materials from their natural counterparts. Advanced nondestructive
characterization techniques are used to find diagnostic properties to distinguish
these materials. Visual characteristics such as colour, luster, growth features, and
inclusions are examined with a 10x magnifier (loupe) and a binocular microscope
with bright and dark field illumination and polarizing functions. Refractive index
and birefringence (double refraction) are determined by a refractometer.
Pleochroism (dichroism) is examined with a dichroscope. Strains and optical
character are observed using a polariscope. Visible absorption spectrum is
examined with a hand spectroscope. Specific gravity, electric conductivity, and
thermal conductivity are measured by a hydrostatic balance, conductivity meter,
and thermal conductivity tester respectively. Inclusions are one of the primary
visual means of separating natural from synthetic, imitation, and treated gems
(Gubelin and Koivula, 1986).

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3.2 GEMMOLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS

For a gemmologist nothing is more important than the gemological testing

equipment. Depending upon the utility of these instruments, the rank as well as
cost of these instruments varies. For some this may mean a lot of expensive and
cumbersome equipment. For others it may mean only a few instruments carried in
a shirt pocket. Table 3.1 lists the traditional and advanced methods and
instruments that are now in relatively widespread use in gemological laboratories
for gem identification. Some of the most often used gemological testing
equipments are discussed in following paragraphs.

Loupes

Loupes, also known as Jewelers’ Loupe or Eye Loupe, are the most
important basic instrument used for evaluating gemstone. It is a compact portable
hand lens (Convex lens).The recommended and standard magnification for a
jewelers loop is 10X magnification. It is used to give basic information on the
external conditions like surface cracks, flaws, scratches, polishing standard, worn
facet edges and quality of cutting. Some internal features of the gemstone like
characteristic inclusions, internal cracks, flaws, clarity and uniformity of the
colour of the gemstone can also be detected using loupe.

Gemmological Microscope

The microscope is probably one of the most important and widely used
gem testing instrument. The microscopes used in gemmology are modern
binocular microscopes with dark and light field illumination that are specially
made for the gemstone and diamond industry. Some of the characteristics of a
good gemological microscope include its zoom capability which ranges from
10X to 90X magnification, overhead illumination, adjustable iris and an
integrated stone holder. In a gemological microscope different types of
illumination are used for different purpose.

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Refractometer

The refractometer is specially designed to measure the refractive indices

for gems and is one of the important gem testing instruments. It has some
limitations like; it cannot be used for rough gemstones. Most of the
refractometers available are the critical angle refractometers. Gemstones with a
refractive index of more than 1.8 cannot be tested on a refractometer. However a
new generation refractometer, called as Brewster Angle Refractometer, can
measure a much wider range of R.I. from 1.4 to 3.5. An added advantage of this
model is that it does not require contact liquid. Gemstones can be either singly
refractive (Isotropic) or double refractive (Anisotropic). The Optic Character of a
gemstone (Uniaxial or Biaxial), the direction of the optic axis, optic sign
(Positive or negative) and the approximate refractive index on curved surfaces
can also be determined using a refractometer.

Spectroscope

A spectroscope is another important, easily portable instrument used for

the identification of gemstones. A spectroscope splits light into its component
colours after it passes through the material that is to be tested. The visible
spectrum ranges from 4000Å to 7000Å. If the gemstone absorbs certain type of
light, it will reveal a characteristic appearance. The wavelengths that are absorbed
by the stone are seen in the spectroscope as vertical black lines in the spectrum.
The spectroscope is one of the few instruments that can be used to test gemstones
deeply set in jewellery. Both rough and cut gemstones can be examined using a
spectroscope.

Diffraction Grating Spectroscope is the most commonly used

spectroscope in the gem and jewellery trade. This spectroscope is based on the
principle of diffraction. Here light is diffracted by a thin film of diffraction
grating material after it enters through a narrow slit.

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Table 3.1: Traditional and advanced nondestructive instruments and methods
used for gem identification

Instruments and methods Observation Measurement

Traditional
Loupe Colour, appearance,
morphology, inclusions,
growth features, surface
features

Binocular microscope Colour, appearance,

morphology, surface features,
internal features (inclusions,
twins, strain, growth zonings,
etc.), cut proportion
Polariscope Strain, twinning, optical
character
Refractometer Refractive index,
birefringence
Dichroscope Pleochroism (dichroism)
Hand spectroscope Visible absorption spectrum
Colour filter Colour appearance
Hydrostatic balance Specific gravity, weight
Thermal conductivity meter Thermal conductivity
Electric conductivity meter Electric conductivity
Ultraviolet lamp Fluorescence
Advanced
X-ray radiography Differences in X-ray
transparency
X-ray diffraction Crystal structure, crystallinity
X-ray topography Lattice imperfections
(dislocations, twins)
X-ray fluorescence Chemical composition
(major, minor, and trace
elements)
UV imaging system Fluorescence image
UV-VIS, infrared Absorption spectra from UV to
spectrophotometers mid infrared range
Micro raman spectroscopy Raman spectrum of
host materials and inclusions
Luminescence spectroscopy Excitation and emission spectra
Cathodoluminesence Luminescence related
to impurities and defects
Scanning electron High magnification
microscope of surface microstructures
Electron probe X-ray Chemical composition
microanalysis (major, minor, and trace
elements)
Colour measurement Colour appearance and
colour change

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Polariscope

A polariscope is a simple instrument used to make quick determination of

single refraction (SR) or double refraction (DR).The light source from the bottom
of the instrument has to pass through two crossed polaroid discs, oriented at right
angles to each other. The gemstone should be placed between the two discs, on
the stage of the polariscope. The lower polaroid disc is fixed and it is known as
the polarizer while the upper one is rotatable and is known as the analyzer. A
polariscope can also be used to determine the pleochroism and optic figure
(Uniaxial/biaxial) of a gemstone.

Dichroscope

Dichroscope is critical in identifying many synthetic and imitation

gemstones. Dichroscopes can be used for both rough and cut gemstones.
However colourless gemstones cannot be tested by a dichroscope. Dichroscopes
work on the principal of pleochroism to detect some natural gemstones from their
artificial counterparts. It is used to differentiate singly refractive gemstones (e.g
alamandine garnet & blue spinel) from double refractive gemstones with similar
colour (such as ruby and blue sapphire respectively).

Chelsea Colour Filter

It is also known as emerald filter or colour filter. A chelsea colour filter

absorbs visible light except deep red (long red wavelength) and yellow green.
This filter is very useful to identify emerald simulants.

Other smaller instruments used for identification of gemstones are

Ultraviolet lamps, hardness pencils, heavy liquids etc. Apart from these handy
instruments, some major analytical instruments/ equipments are used to
chemically analyze the gemstones. These are XRD, XRF, Raman Spectroscope
etc.

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3.3 GEMMOLOGICAL PROPERTIES OF GEMSTONES
FROM AREA

Out of the many minerals found from the area, feldspar and apatite are the
two minerals which are present as crystals and show some properties which
classify them as semiprecious gemstone. Gemmological properties were obtained
on 15 samples using standard gemmological instruments mostly at Gemmological
Institute of India, Mumbai. The internal features were examined with a
gemmological microscope and absorption spectra were observed with a GIA
spectroscope. The refractive index and birefringence is measured using the
Gemled Refractometer. To calculate the specific gravity of the gemstones
weighing scales model Metteler Toledo CB603, (Monobloc inside weighting
technology) using the hydrostatic weighing method is used. The hydrostatic
method uses the formula that is based on the Archimedes principle. The weight of
the gemstone in air and the weight of the gemstone in water should be known.

The quantitative chemical analysis of 10 samples is done using the

EDXRF at GII, Mumbai. While the crystallographic parameters were determined
by using X-Ray Diffractometer. In order to understand the composition and
identify the gemstones, Raman Spectra of the gemstones were obtained with a
Renishaw inVia micro Raman System at Gemmological Institute of India,
Mumbai. The working conditions of these instruments are discussed in other
sections of this chapter.

The detailed gemmological properties of the feldspar and apatite minerals

from the area is discussed in following paragraphs.

3.3.1 Moonstone

The feldspar minerals from Lokai- Indarwa have been collected from
different parts of the area from different pegmatites. Some of the feldspar from
the area shows brilliant play of colour, by a milky white to sky blue shimmering

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sheen effect. These feldspar with blue shimmering sheen effects are known as
Moonstone. For studying the gemmological properties of this gemstone, 15
samples were selected from different locations of artisian workings with in an
area of 2km (approx). The size of the crystals is upto 5 cm which shows prismatic
habit. Most of these are translucent but some transparent varieties are also found.
Most of these samples show bluish sheen and play of colours from white to light
blue(Fig. 3.1). Some of the stones show bluish grey patches. In addition, some of
the stones rarely present with whitish-blue alternate zoning giving a very
characteristic gemmological feature (Fig. 3.2). The optical effect which produces
these brilliant colours is mostly due to interference of light, the fine lamella of the
repeated twinning and attributed to lamellar microperthitic or crypto-perthitic
intergrowth. The cleavages are commonly observed and some of the samples
have broken cleavage surfaces. Most of the common features of feldspars are
observed in all the samples.

The gemmological properties are summarized in table 3.2 a-e. The size of
the crystals is upto 5 cm which shows prismatic habit. The specific gravity of the
samples approximates 2.68, two samples shows 2.65 and 2.77 respectively. The
greatest and least refractive index are 1.551 to 1.550, other two shows 1.541-
1.540 and 1.561-1.560 with birefringence 0.008. No characteristic absorption
spectrum is observed in these samples nor do they exhibit any luminescence. The
samples fluoresced weak inert under UV radiation.

Microscopic examination revealed that most of the samples shows

transparent blue sheen colour (Fig. 3.3) few needle like inclusions are observed
under high magnification (Fig. 3.4). In few samples the lamellae are alternatively
thick and thin (Fig. 3.5). Under optical microscope, in thin sections, the mineral
shows characteristic very fine albite-pericline tartan twinning (Fig. 3.6). A few
stones also contained partially healed fractures that had no surface expression in
reflected light. The optical effect which produces these brilliant colours is mostly
due to interference of light, the fine lamella of the repeated twinning, that’s why
when we observe the gemstones, the colour is observed on a particular direction
only as in Fig. 3.7, only few stones shows blue sheen which are in the particular
direction to the light.

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Fig. 3.1 Moonstone exhibting blue sheen of colour.

Fig. 3.2 Zoning with in moonstne.

Fig. 3.3 Sample under gemmological microscope.

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Fig. 3.4 Inclusion observed with in Fig. 3.5 Lamellas seen in transparent
moonstone. moonstone crystal

μm

Fig. 3.6 Tarten twinning with in Fig. 3.7 Numerous moonstones, in which
moonstone blue colour is seen in particular
directions.

Fig. 3.8 Crystals of Apatite. Fig. 3.9 Apatite under thin section.

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3.2 Apatite

Apatite is a mineral of calcium phosphate with chlorine and fluorine. The

size of non-gem quality crystals of apatite reaches enormous sizes but clean
crystals are not found in large sizes. Despite of all other properties of gemstones
like colour and transparency, apatite are not usually count into gemstones
category this is due to lack of hardness.
Table. 3.2 a. Gemmological properties of gemstones.
Properties F1 F2 F3
Crystal System Triclinic Triclinic Triclinic
Habit Prismatic Prismatic Prismatic
Colour Exhibiting blue sheen and play of colours.
Transparency Transparent Opaque Transparent
Lusture Vitreous Pearly Vitreous
Hardness 6.0 6.5 6.0
Specific gravity 2.68 2.68 2.68
Cleavage Perfect Perfect Perfect
Fracture Splintery Splintery Splintery
SR/DR DR DR DR
Pleochroism Strong Strong Strong
Optic sign B+ve B+ve B+ve
Optic character Biaxial Biaxial Biaxial
RI range 1.554-1.555 1.558-1.559 1.558-1.559
Birefringence 0.001 0.001 0.001
Spectrum None None None
Dispersion 0.012 0.012 0.012
Inclusion Not observed Small needle like fractured
observed
UV light Inert weak Inert weak Inert weak
Simulants Beryl, Quartz, Fibrolite, Kyanite
Treatment Heat, Irradiation
Mineral variety Labradorite Labradorite Labradorite
Mineral species Feldspar Feldspar Feldspar

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Table. 3.2 b. Gemmological properties of gemstones.
Properties F4 F5 F6
Crystal System Triclinic Triclinic Triclinic
Habit Prismatic Prismatic Prismatic
Colour Exhibiting blue sheen and play of colours.
Transparency Transparent Transparent Transparent
Lusture Vitreous Vitreous Vitreous
Hardness 6.0 6.5 6.0
Specific gravity 2.69 2.68 2.68
Cleavage Perfect Perfect Perfect
Fracture Splintery Splintery Splintery
SR/DR DR DR DR
Pleochroism Strong Strong Strong
Optic sign B+ve B+ve B+ve
Optic character Biaxial Biaxial Biaxial
RI range 1.558-1.559 1.555-1.556 1.555-1.556
Birefringence 0.001 0.001 0.001
Spectrum None None None
Dispersion 0.012 0.012 0.012
Inclusion Not observed Small needle like inclusions
UV light Inert weak Inert weak Inert weak
Simulants Beryl, Quartz, Fibrolite, Kyanite
Treatment Heat, Irradiation
Mineral variety Labradorite Labradorite Labradorite
Mineral species Feldspar Feldspar Feldspar

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Table. 3.2 c. Gemmological properties of gemstones.
Properties F7 F8 F9
Crystal System Triclinic Triclinic Triclinic
Habit Prismatic Prismatic Prismatic
Colour Exhibiting blue sheen and play of colours.
Transparency Opaque Transparent Transparent
Lusture Pearly Vitreous Vitreous
Hardness 6.5 6.0 6.0
Specific gravity 2.68 2.68 2.69
Cleavage Perfect Perfect Perfect
Fracture Splintery Splintery Splintery
SR/DR DR DR DR
Pleochroism Strong Strong Strong
Optic sign B+ve B+ve B+ve
Optic character Biaxial Biaxial Biaxial
RI range 1.558-1.559 1.556-1.557 1.554-1.555
Birefringence 0.001 0.001 0.001
Spectrum None None None
Dispersion 0.012 0.012 0.012
Inclusion Not observed
UV light Inert weak Inert weak Inert weak
Simulants Beryl, Quartz, Fibrolite, Kyanite
Treatment Heat, Irradiation
Mineral variety Labradorite Labradorite Labradorite
Mineral species Feldspar Feldspar Feldspar

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Table. 3.2 d. Gemmological properties of gemstones.
Properties F 10 F 11 F 12
Crystal System Triclinic Triclinic Triclinic
Habit Prismatic Aggregate Prismatic
Colour Transparent Translucent Yellowish
Transparency Transparent Transparent Opaque
Lusture Vitreous Vitreous Vitreous
Hardness 6.5 6.0 6.5
Specific gravity 2.68 2.65 2.74
Cleavage Perfect Perfect Perfect
Fracture Splintery Splintery Conchoidal
SR/DR DR DR DR
Pleochroism Strong Weak Strong
Optic sign B+ve B-ve B-ve
Optic character Biaxial Biaxial Biaxial
RI range 1.555-1.556 1.540-1.541 1.560-1.561
Birefringence 0.001 0.001 0.001
Spectrum None None None
Dispersion 0.012 0.012 0.012
Inclusion Not observed Not observed
UV light Inert weak Weak Inert weak
Simulants Beryl, Gold Stone
Treatment Irradiation Heat, Irradiation
Mineral variety Labradorite Oligoclase Bytownite
Mineral species Feldspar Feldspar Feldspar

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Table. 3.2 e. Gemmological properties of gemstones.
Properties A1 A2 A3
Crystal System Hexagonal Hexagonal Hexagonal
Habit Columnar Columnar Columnar
Colour Sky blue Sky blue Sky blue
Transparency Transparent Transparent Transparent
Lusture Vitreous Vitreous Vitreous
Hardness 5 5 5
Specific gravity 3.13 3.127 3.21
Cleavage Imperfect Imperfect Imperfect
Fracture Uneven Uneven Uneven
SR/DR DR DR DR
Pleochroism Weak Weak Weak
Optic sign U –ve U -ve U -ve
Optic character Uniaxial Uniaxial Uniaxial
RI range 1.634-1.635 1.634-1.635 1.636-1.367
Birefringence 0.001 0.001 0.001
Spectrum Blue & yellow
Dispersion 0.013 0.013 0.013
Inclusion Not observed
UV light SW & LW Bright blue
Simulants Topaz, Beryl, Sappphire, Quartz, Andalusite
Treatment Heat, Irradiation
Mineral variety Apatite Apatite Apatite
Mineral species Apatite Apatite Apatite

Apart from the mineralization of moonstone within pegmatites from the

study area, presence of apatite is also observed which are associated with fine
flakes of biotite in pegmatites (Fig. 3.8). They are present in the form of
crisscross needles. The crystals belong to the hexagonal system and their habitat
is usually stumpy prismatic. The specific gravity of apatite falls in the range 3.12-
3.21. Refractive Index are in the range of 1.634-1.635 uniaxial negative with

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birefringence low at 0.001. The samples respond variously to Ultra violet rays,
long wave as well as short wave shows bright blue.

Microscope examination of thin sections shows hexagonal or elongated

(Fig. 3.9) crystals with high relief, low birefringence, straight extinction and
absence of good cleavage.

3.4 X RAY ANALYSIS OF THE MOONSTONE

X-rays discovery helped the scientists to probe and understand crystalline

structures of the solids at the atomic level. It has been further used by the
geochemists to analyse the mineral and rocks for their chemical composition. X-
rays are produced by bombarding a metal target (Cu, Mo, Rh usually) with a
beam of electrons emitted from a hot filament (often tungsten). The incident
beam will ionize electrons from the K-shell (1s) of the target atom and X-rays are
emitted as the resultant vacancies are filled by electrons dropping down from the
L (2P) or M (3p) levels. This gives rise to X-ray spectra. When the geometry of
the incedent X-rays impinging the sample satisfy the Bragg equation,
constructive interference occurs and a peak in intensity occurs. A detector record
and process this X-ray signal and converts the signal to a count rate which is then
output to a device to show the peaks. This ultimately helps to understand the
structure by using X-Ray Difractometer (XRD) and elemental concentration in
the minerals by X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) methods.

All minerals and compounds have unique crystallographic structures so

XRD can be used to precisely identify a mineral or compound by comparing its
diffraction data against a database of known minerals and compounds. X-ray
fluorescence analysis provides information on elemental composition of the
particular mineral.

The semi-precious moonstone from the Kodarma area have been

subjected to X-ray analysis for identification/characterization of the mineral and
understanding its unit cell dimensions by using the XRD method. The major

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element oxides have been analyzed by using EDXRF method. The details are
given in the following paragraphs.

3.4.1 X-Ray Diffraction Studies

The XRD has been very much helpful in two main areas: (a) to fingerprint
characterization of minerals and gemstones and (b) to determine of the structures
of minerals/gemstones. Each crystalline solid has its unique characteristic X-ray
powder pattern which may be used as a fingerprint for its identification. Once the
material is identified, X-ray crystallography may be used to determine its
structure, i.e. how the atoms pack together in the crystalline state and what the
inter-atomic distance and angle are etc. X-ray diffraction is one of the most
important characterization tools used in mineralogy and gemology. The size and
the shape of the unit cell for any gemstone can also be determined most easily
using X-ray diffraction (Jenkin and Snyder, 1996). Crystallographic structure can
be calculated using Bragg’s Law (nλ = 2d sinθ) where n is 1, λ is the known
wavelength of the incident X-ray beam, d is the interatomic spacing (in
ångstroms), θ is the angle between the incident X-ray beam and the lattice plane.
The identification of the material is made by matching its d spaces with the ICDD
(International Centre for Diffraction Data) database.

In order to exactly identify and understand the cell dimensions of the gem
minerals present in the present area of study, the carefully separated minerals
were subjected to X-Ray Diffraction studies. The crystal data was collected
using OXFORD DIFFRACTION X-Calibur Single Crystal X-Ray Diffractometer
using monochromatore Mo Kα radiations (λ=0.71073Å) at Department of
Physics, University of Jammu. The single crystal XRD was equipped with CCD
camera and Keppa geometry, 4-circle diffractometer, CCD area detector with
water chiller (type KMW200CCD). The accelerating voltage was maintained at
50 Kv and the tube current at 30mA. For analyzing the sample 15 number of
frames was used within 3 runs. The diffraction % was 54%. The Target resolution
was 0.74°.

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 From the diffraction data obtained, the crystallographic parameters viz
unit cell dimensions (a, b, c and α, β, Ƴ) and unit cell volume (V) of the important
gem minerals present in the area were determined. The unit cell parameters for
Moonstone and apatite are given in Table. 3.3. The crystal with calculated unit
cell dimension, a=8.187 Å, b=8.698 Å, c=9.364 Å and α=89.81, β=84.53,
λ=82.76 with v=658.42 Å3 was identified as moonstone. While the calculated
unit cell dimensions for apatite are, a=9.334Å, b=9.371 Å, c=6.890 Å and
α=90.12, β=89.80, Ƴ=119.81 with v=522.9 Å3.

Table. 3.3 Unit Cell parameters of moonstone and apatite.

Mineral UNIT CELL DIMENSIONS

a b c α β λ V
Moonstone 8.187Å 8.698 9.364 89.81 84.53 82.76 658.4 Å3
Å Å
Apatite 9.334Å 9.371 6.890 90.12 89.80 119.81 522.9 Å3
Å Å

3.4.2 Energy Dispersion X-ray Fluorescence

Gemstones have been known to undergo various manipulations to

enhance their perceived quality. As technology advances, confirming the
authenticity of gemstones becomes more and more difficult, creating a large
demand for a non-destructive, time-efficient method of determining the
composition of gemstones and precious metals. One such method is X-ray
spectroscopy, a technique that enables a user to quickly and easily differentiate
between a true stone and a fraud or determine if any chemical enhancement have
been made. This method allows for non-destructive analysis of gemstones to
avoid the purchase of fraudulent stones.

Two common methods of X-ray spectroscopy namely wave length

dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WD-XRF) and energy dispersive X-ray
Fluorescence (ED-XRF). The main difference between two methods is how the

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emitted x rays are measured. WD-XRF uses an analyzing crystals to diffract the
different X-ray wave lengths and various detectors placed at different angles
measure the number of X-ray diffracted at each angle. In case of the energy
dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (ED-XRF). The detectors collects x rays of all
energies and sorts out each X-ray energy by the amount of electrons each x ray
knocks free in detector lattics. The number of electrons knocked free depends
upon the incoming X-ray energy and the particular interactions that x ray has
with crystal lattices.

The energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence analysis (ED-XRF) is a well-

established tool for multi-elements composition analysis in different fields. It
works non-conducting and it is non-destructive. No particular sample preparation
is necessary if the specimens have an almost planar and smooth surface. For the
characterization of precious gemstone material it is also important that the
deposited X-ray radiation dose is definitely too weak for inducing colour
alterations, in contrast to WD-XRF.

Elemental measurement is important in gemology for identification,

classification and characterization of both natural and synthetic gemstones. Minor
and trace levels of metals, especially the transition metals, as well as alkali
elements and alkaline earth elements (such as Mg, K, Ca, Sr and Rb) help to
establish the geographic region and environmental conditions during the
formation of a gemstone. Other elements like Au and Pb can be used to indicate
processing requirements of synthetics

In order to analyze the elemental concentration of the gemstones of the

area i.e. moonstone, ED-XRF is used at Gemological Institute of India, Mumbai.
For this application a Horiba scientific XGT-7200 X-ray Analytical Microscope
was used. This is a completely new generation of XRF microscope. It offers a
seamless merge between optical observation and elemental analysis functions.
The analysis is done single point as well as multiple point. Element peaks are
automatically located and labeled, and quantitative analysis down to ppm level is
carried out. Rhodium target was used with SDD (Silicon drift detector ) peltier

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 cooled. The accelerating voltage was maintained at 50 Kv and the tube current at
1mA. The analysis is done using XGT ( X Ray guided tube) 1.2mm.

10 samples of the moonstone were analysed using ED-XRF. The major

element oxides analysed for moonstone is given in detail in Table 3.4.
The analysis shows higher SiO2 concentration varying from 65.53 to
66.95 wt % with an average of 66.26 wt % with Al2O3 varying from 24.71 to
26.04 with an average of 25.38 wt % and CaO from 7.47 to 8.30 wt % averaging
7.82 wt % with minor percentage of K2O, MnO2 Fe2O3 and SrO.
Table. 3.4 : Composition of moonstone by EDXRF

Sample no. Al2O3 SiO2 K2O CaO MnO2 Fe2O3 SrO Total
MS 1 25.53 66.127 0.345 7.775 0.006 0.116 0.1 100
MS 2 25.606 66.022 0.299 7.893 0.002 0.091 0.087 100
MS 3 25.33 66.347 0.341 7.793 0 0.08 0.109 100
MS 4 26.047 65.537 0.329 7.879 0.003 0.11 0.096 100
MS 5 25.406 66.605 0.335 7.498 0 0.066 0.09 100
MS 6 24.815 66.363 0.301 8.308 0.007 0.109 0.098 100
MS 7 25.769 65.721 0.278 8.027 0 0.108 0.096 100
MS 8 25.473 66.217 0.297 7.827 0.005 0.09 0.092 100
MS 9 24.717 66.95 0.358 7.757 0.011 0.118 0.089 100
MS 10 25.154 66.736 0.302 7.519 0.005 0.198 0.085 100

3.5 RAMAN SPECTROSCOPIC OF THE MOONSTONE OF

LOKAI-INDARWA AREA.

Raman spectroscopy is considered as confirmatory methodology for the

identification of unknown polyatomic species occurring in any phase viz. solid,
liquid or gas. It has wide application, not only in Geosciences but in many other
areas such as Archeology, Nanosciences, Semiconductors, and Pharmaceuticals
etc. Raman spectroscopy has a fundamental relevance in the study of the
gemstones as;

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  Certify gem authenticity and determine whether natural, synthetic or
treated
 Determine whether gem fissures have been disguised with fillers
 Identify solids, liquids, and gaseous inclusions
 Identify mineral crystal types
 Study crystal defects, vacancies and substitutions
 Analyse inclusions, even when they are deep inside the gem

In addition, Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive technique, so your gems

and minerals are not damaged.

3.5.1 Sample and Methods

New problems in the identification of different gemstones can be solved

by using advanced non invasive spectroscopic techniques. In fact, all the solid
state spectroscopy methods are invaluable in material testing and
characterization. The laser based micro Raman Spectroscopy (Renishaw inVia
Raman Microscope) being used in Gemmological Institute of India is fitted with
three lasers operating at 325nm, 514.5nm Ar ion laser (VIS) and 785 nm Laser
(IR). Raman microscope enclosure RE 02 is used to focus the laser on the
samples, using objectives lenses of 20X and 50X magnification. The microscope
is equipped with colour video camera, allowing to position the sample and to
select a specific region for investigation. The backscattered light is dispersed by
using a 2400line/mm and 1200 lines/mm grating and is detected on a Peltier-
cooled CCD-detector. This configuration allows a record spectra with a spectral
resolution of 1 datapoint/cm-1 .

Spectra were obtained from a 0.1-mm diameter area of finely powdered

sample and were referenced to a blank window. These spectra closely resemble
those obtained with the use of KBr pellets, but are considerably more convenient
to obtain.

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3.5.2 Result

The Raman spectra of a large number of gemstones of moonstone were

obtained to determine the compositional information for the identification of
these minerals.

Feldspar group of minerals belong to tectosilicates. Tectosilicates

structure with fully linked tetra hedra produces a Raman spectral pattern which is
totally different from those of ortho, chain, ring and layer silicate, (Deer et al
1991). The strongest Raman peak in the tectosilicates spectrum is located below
600 cm-1 which is the identification feature of tectosilicates. From the position of
strongest Raman peak in the spectrum, further species of a mineral group can be
identified. Within the group of tectosilicates the Raman spectral features of the
feldspar are distinctly different from those of others, such as quartz and zeolite
(Sharma et al 1983, Matson et al. 1986). Raman spectra of the feldspar are readily
recognized by the presence of two or three Raman peaks lying between 450 and
515 cm-1 the strongest of which falls within the narrow region of 505 to 515 cm-1.
We put the analyzed data in the group of spectral range given by Freeman et al.
(2008), where they have given different groups for different spectral ranges.

Group-I: In this group the peaks occurs in the spectral range of 450 to 520 cm -1.
Group-II: Spectral range of 200-400 cm-1.
Group-III: Peaks below 200 cm-1.
Within the Group-I very strong peaks are seen which are marked as Ia, Ib and Ic
on the basis of intensity of height respectively. In Group-II the stronge peak is
defined as IImax and IIImax in Group III.

The result of Raman spectra’s of analyzed feldspar (moonstone) samples

is shown in table 3.5

The assignments (based on McKeown,s 2005) show that the two region
(Group I) belong to the ring-breathing modes of the four-membered rings of

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tetrahedral. The Raman peaks in Group II and III corresponds to rotation-
translation modes of the four-membered rings and cage-shear mode, respectively.

From our present study ten samples were analyzed the data shows that
most samples belong to intermediate plagioclase composition: two andesine
samples (An 33.6 46.3) and five labradorite samples (An 51.5-63.5). Other three
samples belong to ternary feldsfar.

Table. 3.5. Raman spectral peaks data of the analyzed moonstone samples.

Sample Raman Band Frequency (cm-1) Feldspar Phase.

no. Group-I Group- Group-
II III
Ia Ib Ic IImax IIImax
MS 1 509.8 481.2 468.5 287.7 186.0 Labradorite
MS 2 508.9 481.2 460.6 283.7 176.6 Labradorite
MS 3 510.6 480.4 455.0 286.8 175.8 Andesine
MS 4 511.4 478.0 451.8 286.9 179.0 Ternary feldspar
MS 5 509.7 480.4 447.0 286.9 179.8 Labradorite
MS 6 510.6 482.0 455.0 286.9 179.8 Andesine
MS 7 511.4 479.6 455.8 283.7 163.9 Ternary feldspar
MS 8 509.7 480.4 443.1 287.6 182.1 Labradorite
MS 9 511.3 478.0 455.0 286.8 177.4 Ternary feldspar
MS 10 509.1 480.5 455.0 286.1 162.4 Labradorite

The spectral peaks are shown in Fig.3.10. They all have similar Raman
spectral patterns. More importantly, these mid-An plagioclase samples have
distinct Ia peak positions ranging from 508.9 to 510.6 cm-1.These plagioclase
samples also have a fairly prominent Ib band near 481 cm-1. The Ic band is noticed
as weak spectra adjacent to Ib band.

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 Three feldspar samples have composition which falls in ternary feldspars
systems. In these samples the raman spectral peaks do not match exactly with the
known peaks of plagioclase group. However the bands shows resemblance
associated with high temperature plagioclase. The Ia peak positions of these
samples comes around 511 cm-1, similar to high temperature plagioclase. The
variations in the Ib and II peaks positions are relatively larger, which may reflect
changes in the composition.

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 Group I

{
M S -1 M S -6 G roup I

510.6

{ 509.7
Group II Group II

480.4
Group III
{

482.0

{
{
Group III

286.9
179.8
{

455.0
286.9
179.8

447.0
150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
Raman Sh ift (cm- 1 ) Raman Sh ift (cm- 1 )

511.4
511.4
M S -2 M S -7

478.0
479.6

286.9

451.8
283.7

455.8

179.0
163.9

150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

-1
Raman Sh ift (cm- 1 )
Raman Sh ift (cm )
509.4

510.6
M S -3 M S -8
480.4

480.4
443.1

286.8
287.6

455.0
182.1

175.8

150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
Raman Sh ift (cm- 1 ) Raman Sh ift (cm- 1 )
508.9
511.3

M S -4 M S -9
481.2
283.7
478.0

176.6
286.8

460.6
177.4

455.0

150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
Raman Sh ift (cm- 1 ) Raman Sh ift (cm- 1 )
509.8
509.1

M S -5 M S -10
480.5

481.2
287.7

468.5
286.1

186.0
455.0
162.4

150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550
-1 -1
Raman Sh ift (cm ) Raman Sh ift (cm )

Fig. 3.10. Raman spectral peaks of the analysed moonstone.

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 CHAPTER-4
PETROGRAPHY

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 PETROGRAPHY
4.1 Introduction

Petrographic studies can be useful do decipher the mineralogical

composition, textural relationship, alteration, and deformation present in the rock.
It is also important to classify the rocks and can be used to correlate the
mineralogical composition with the whole rock chemical analysis. In order to do
the petrographic studies, systematic sampling of the pegmatites and country rock
(amphibolites and mica schist) was carried out during the different field seasons.
Due to the artesian mining, mines present in the area, most of the samples
collected were fresh in nature. Apart from collecting samples systematically from
different part of the pegmatites and country rock, they have also been carried out
from different depth levels from various mines. Detailed megascopic and
microscopic examinations of the representative samples, systematically collected
from the study area were carried out for petrographic studies. 100 thin sections of
different rock type were prepared by using standard techniques using Logitech
Thin Section Preparation Unit (CL 40 lapping/polishing machine & IU 30) at
University of Jammu. The thin sections were studied using Leica (DM750P) and
Nikon (ECLIPSE LV100POL) Microscopes. Various minerals were identified
properly.

The modal percentages of the minerals present in different types of rocks

have been calculated using Automatic Point Counter using point count technique.
To conduct the point count a grid is imposed over the sample to be counted, and
the composition of the grain under each grid point is recorded using a
petrographic microscope. In order to choose the increment for the point count
precautions to is taken so that it could cover as much of the slide as possible to
minimize potential bias due to inhomogeneities in the thin section. This interval
was between 1.0 mm and 1.67 mm.

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4.2 Petrographic study of different rocks

4.2.1 Amphibolites

Good exposure of the amphibolites rocks are observed all around the area
particularly near Indarwa village. It is a massive medium to coarse grained dark
coloured rock with high amount of amphiboles. The other important mineral
present is white to grey coloured feldspar. In field, most of the places it is soil
covered but in few exposures, it shows sharp contact with mica-schist. The rock
is mostly unfoliated but at places week foliations have been developed. At places
they show development of migmatite with highly folded quartzo-feldspathic
veins.

The rock is mostly granofelsic metamorphic rock showing week gneissic

texture at places (Fig. 4.1). Megascopically, it consists of black/greenish black
amphibole and white to grayish white plagioclase. These two minerals together
form 80% of the rock. The other minerals (clinopyroxene, biotite, chlorite,
epidote and quartz etc.), however, were identified under microscope. The
nomenclature of the rock as amphibolites is consistent with the definition
suggested by IUGS Sub-commission on the Systematics of Metamorphic Rocks
(Countinoh et al, 2007). which defines the petrographical boundaries of
amphibolites also includes the rock from this area (Fig.4.2) .

The study of the thin sections of the amphibolite of the present area of
study suggests that they are characterized by the presence of more than 60%
amphiboles along with plagioclase and clinopyroxenes. The other minerals like
biotite, quartz, cholorite, epidote, sphene, microcline and opaque minerals are
present as accessory minerals. The various varieties of amphibole identified in
the rocks are hornblende, anthophyllite & tremolite-actinolite in order of their
abundance. Hornblende is the most common amphibole present in these rocks.
Under microscope it shows pleochroic colour from dark green to greenish brown.
In some samples it is zoned with light green cores and darker green margins

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 Remaining constituents

75%

30% 95%

Plagioclase Amphibole

Fig. 4.2. Amphibolite field according to the SCMR defination

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(Fig. 4.3). It occurs mostly as elongated grains with ragged terminations. There is
usually an obvious preferred orientation of grains which defines lineation. It
makes sharp contact with clinopyroxenes suggesting its simultaneous origin.
Anthophyllite shows moderate to high positive relief in thin section. It is
colourless to pale brown in thin section. It shows weak pleochroism.
Anthophyllite is distinguished from hornblende by the parallel extinction.

Tremolite-Actinolite shows high relief, colourless to pale green in thin

section. Tremolite is distinguished from anthophyllite by the inclined extinction
and from hornblende by larger degree of inclined extinction.

The next common mineral plagioclase forms about 18% of the rock.
Under thin sections the plagioclase are identified by their lamellar twinning and
extinction. Composition of the plagioclase generally ranges from (An10 to An40 )
albite to andesine. Mostly the grains are xenoblastic in nature. In some sections,
two generations of plagioclase are seen at a place. The next abundant mineral
biotite are present as prismatic brown coloured prismatic flaks. In some of the
sections, the biotite shows alignment in same direction as of hornblende (Fig.
4.4). Under microscope it shows pleochroic colours from dark brown to light
brown and parallel extinction. Pleochroic halloes are not common in the biotites.

Clinopyroxene forms the next abundant mineral. In thin section they are
augite and diopside. Augite is usually pale to grey coloured in thin section, with
grayish pleochroism (Fig. 4.5). It is distinguished from orthopyroxene by inclined
extinction and higher birefringence. Diopside is brownish green in thin section.
The mineral, at places, shows the alteration into chlorite.

Amphiboles forms slender prisms and needles, with marked parallel

orientation. In some cases hornblende also forms porphyroblasts. Iron oxide is
typically in platy subhedra. Sphene occurs in grains and overgrowths on ilmenite.
Quartz and feldspar are anhedral, in aggregates or interstitial grains.

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4.2.2 Mica Schist

Mica-schist is an important rock unit in the area for emplacement of

pegmatite. The rock shows sharp contact with the Amphiboles. It shows well-
developed schistosity with three sets of joints at few out outcrops. At places, the
schist is interbedded with thinly quartz and feldspar bands, due to this the
grooved appearance on the weathered outcrops is noticeable.

Mica schist from the study area is medium to coarse grained with foliation
plane defined by alignment of micas flaks (Fig. 4.6). It consists of biotite,
muscovite and quartz as essential minerals with minor amount of sodic
plagioclase and rare K feldspar.

The mica schist of the area shows marked variation in their texture and
mineral content. Mineralogically the mica schist is composed of varying amount
of plagioclase, quartz, biotite, muscovite and chlorite. Some of the rocks in the
area consist of less foliated rock which is rich in feldspar and is hard. However
the other group of rocks are highly foliated and rich in micas.

Petrographic analysis indicates that these schists are the amphibolites

grade of metamorphism and have undergone intense deformation. This is
apparent from the presence of highly folded and sheared mineral grains
producing a well aligned foliations. In some of the mica schist there are quartzo-
feldspathic layers along the foliation planes. At places these layers are highly
folded (Fig. 4.7). This supports the possibility of anatexis taking place prior to the
second stage of deformation.

Biotite from the area is typically brown, or reddish brown, and distinctly
pleochroic. Perfect cleavage on easily seen in thin section, and controls fragment
orientation and shape. Extinction is parallel. Birefringence is strong and yields
maximum interference colors. It shows pebbly or finely mottled “birds eye”
extinction that is characteristic of the micas. Impressive decussate/intersertal
biotite texture is seen which is an important mica schist texture (Fig. 4.8). Here

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Fig.4.3. Hornblende showing light green Fig. 4.4. Biotite and hornblende aligned
core and darker green margin. in the same direction.

Fig. 4.5. Augite crystal associated with Fig. 4.6. Mica flaks alligned along the
mica schist. foliation.
.

Fig. 4.8.Intersertial texture in biotite . Fig. 4.9. Laths of biotite penetrating within
crystallized quartz.

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the vectorial nature of the lath interpenetration in observed. Often the long axis
penetrates into the short axis of the same mineral. At places biotite laths
penetrating the crystallized granular quartz was also observed (Fig. 4.9).

Muscovite is colorless in thin section, rarely very pale pink or green

(peacock colour). Perfect cleavage on is well displayed in thin section and
controls fragment orientation. Extinction is parallel to cleavage in all orientations.
Birefringence is high. Some times intersertal muscovite/biotite associated with
prismatic plagioclase and quartz, which though might be later recrystallization
occupying the spaces between prismatic muscovite.

Quartz is colourless in thin section. It is recognized by its low relief, low

birefringence, and lack of cleavage or twinning. Mostly it is fine to medium
grained. Some grains that has been deformed shows undulatory extinction.
Intergrowth of quartz with plagioclase showing myrmekitic texture is commonly
noticed.

Plagioclase is colorless in thin section. It shows perfect cleavage,

extinction is inclined in almost all orientation, and polysynthetic twinning which
are the distinguish features in plagioclase. The plagioclase is present as laths as
well as interstitial between mica as well as quartz grains. Within the plagioclase
megablast some secondary plagioclase is seen intruded which is recognized by its
twinning. Myrmekitised plagioclase is commonly noticed. Replacement with in
plagioclase is seen at some places.

Mostly microcline and rarely orthoclase varieties of K feldspar are

noticed with in the schists from the area. They are colourless in thin section, and
clouding (especially in orthoclase) is common. Twinning is common. Extinction
angle is large and birefringence is low. They are distinguished from from each
other on the basis of its twinning. Orthoclase shows Carlsberg twinning where as
microcline shows cross hatched twinning.

Sillimanite is also seen associated with mica schist. In thin section, mats
of fibrous sillimanite (fibrolite) are seen (Fig. 4.10). It is characterized by colour

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Fig. 4.7. Quartzo-feldspathic layers within mica schist showing folded
pattern.

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less, has high relief than mica (muscovite), birefringence higher then kyanite and
andalusite.

4.2.3 Pegmatites

On the basis of marked variation in mineralogy and texture, petrological

types of the pegmatites can be classified as (a) Plagioclase-Quartz± Biotite±
Muscovite and (b) Plagioclase-Perthite± Biotite± Muscovite. Many pegmatites of
the studied area exhibit more or less uniform texture and mineralogy. They are
medium to coarse grained rocks and mainly composed of plagioclase feldspar,
quartz, K- feldspar, biotite, muscovite and with variable accessory minerals such
as apatite, tourmaline etc.

The depth wise sampling of the pegmatites have been carried out from the
underground artition mines since the pegmatites are not well exposed on surface,
It is noticed that plagioclase-quartz± biotite± muscovite unit makes the wall of
the pegmatites which encloses plagioclase-perthite± biotite± muscovite unit. This
unit is rich in biotite and contains only small amount of muscovite. The
moonstone mineralization is seen in this type of pegmatite only. At places the
pockets of moonstone are surrounded by the fine biotite flakes.

In the major part of the pegmatite the plagioclase predominate over the
quartz. The large irregular shaped patches of quartz also occur at places.
Occasionally microcline is found in small quantity. Microcline is seen mostly as
small replacement patches contain the plagioclase particularly in the border zone.
There are different varieties of plagioclase present in the pegmatite. However,
oligoclase is predominant over other varieties. The average modal percentage of
the pegmatites is given in the Tables 4.1, which are also presented in the form of
pie chart in Fig. 4.11. Mineral wise description of the pegmatite is given below;

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 Table 4.2: MODEL ANALYSIS OF THE LOKAI-INDARWA PEGMATITE (in %age)

Mineral Quartz Plagioclase Microcline Orthoclase Muscovite Biotite Apatite Other Total
Slide no
LI-Ap 2.8 83.22 - 0.50 1.2 7.9 3.3 1.08 100.00
LI-Ms 1.95 86.93 3.56 - 2.18 2.51 - 2.87 100.00
LI-1 4.13 78.15 1.2 2.0 3.60 5.70 - 5.22 100.00
LI-2 3.6 90.0 1.3 - 1.60 2.0 - 1.5 100.00
LI-3 45.71 45.68 1.68 1.82 0.57 2.17 0.96 1.41 100.00
LI-4 19.33 68.09 - 2.5 3.15 1.25 2.18 3.5 100.00
LI-5 25.30 41.21 6.10 - 1.79 20.01 4.46 1.13 100.00
LI-6 25.13 44.67 10.32 17.21 1.6 - - 1.07 100.00
LI-7 44.67 38.35 - 1.99 3.06 7.71 2.73 1.92 100.00
LI-8 19.27 61.73 1.87 1.9 4.91 0.70 4.7 4.92 100.00
LI-9 80.25 5.10 2.13 4.1 - 5.93 - 2.49 100.00
LI-10 13.32 76.08 2.0 - 1.98 5.9 - 0.72 100.00
Average% 23.79 59.93 2.51 2.66 2.13 5.19 1.53 2.32

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Plagioclase

Plagioclase is the most dominant mineral in the area (59.93 %). It occurs
generally as coarse subhedral aggregates or also as the phenocryst in the granular
aggregates of quartz.

It is generally colourless. Blocky varieties are commonly present along

with platy and sugary variety. The plagioclase is present along with quartz,
muscovite and biotite. The plagioclase shows poikilitic texture in which oikocryst
of plagioclase and chadocrysts of quartz are present (Fig. 4.12). Further in some
samples intergrowth of plagioclase and quartz is observed in form of myrkmitic
texture (Fig. 4.13). Exolution of plagioclase lamella making parthitic texture is
also observed (Fig. 4.14) The relationship between plagioclase and quartz in the
pegmatites suggests that plagioclase has crystallized after the bulk of the quartz
was crystallized. Some amount of quartz, however, crystallized simultaneously
with the plagioclase in places resulting in the intergrowth. Petrographically two
generations of plagioclase have been identified (Fig. 4.15).

Occasionally the plagioclase laths shows alteration into sericite (Fig.

4.16). In some samples sericitization effect is more. As a result of this plagioclase
laths are distorted and masked. These altered laths contain inclusions of
secondary quartz and are cloudy in appearance. At some places lath of
plagioclase is bounded by biotite showing an undulatory boundary between the
two (4.17). The composition of plagioclase is calculated based on the optical
properties and is found to be falling between oligoclase to bytownite. Gem
variety of plagioclase i.e, moonstones is also present. It display on particular
surfaces a sheen or iridescence, attributed to lamellar microperthitic or
cryptoperthitic intergrowth. Detailed nature of this variety is described in
previous chapter.

Quartz

It is the second most dominant minerals present in the both areas. Three
types of quartz are commonly seen. They are milky quartz, smoky quartz and
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 Fig. 4.10. Sillamanite with biotite. Fig. 4.12. Poikilitic texture in plagioclase.

Fig. 4.13. Myrkmitic texture within Quartz Fig. 4.14. Parthitic texture with in plagioclase
and plagioclase. and microcline.

Fig. 4.15. Two generation plagioclase. Fig. 4.16. Alteration within plagioclase
showing formation of sericite.

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rosy quartz. Mostly the massive quartz core is made up of milky and rosy quartz,
while in some cases muscovite books are associated with translucent colourless
quartz. The size of quartz grains is quite variable. Quartz is also present as
inclusions within the plagioclase. At many places replacement of quartz
aggregates by plagioclase is observed. Muscovite shows a very close association
with quartz. Few sections two generation of quartz is seen. One is coarse grained
and another one is fine grained (Fig. 4.18). Granophyric textures of quartz with
alkali feldspar are also seen (Fig. 4.19).

Alkali Feldspar

The alkali feldspar is mainly represented by microcline with occasionally

orthoclase and few grains of sanidine. Mostly the microcline is fresh and occurs
as subhedral to anhedral in shape. It is characterized by well developed Cross
hatched twinning (Fig. 4.20). Some samples show alternation of microcline, and
in some samples flakes of mica are intruded within it. Orthoclase is present in
fewer amounts and it coexists with plagioclase and microcline. The grains of
orthoclase are euhedral to subhedral in shape, and are characterized by carlsbad
twinning (Fig. 4.21), Sanidine also shows the same twinning but differs by the
orientation of the optic plane (Fig. 4.22).

The perthitic feldspar is very commonly present. They occur either as

large pockets set in a matrix of aggregates of quartz and plagioclase or also at the
contact of plagioclase and quartz. Graphic intergrowth with quartz is also
observed. Grains and blebs of quartz and plagioclase are also present in some of
the perthites.

Muscovite

The muscovite occurs embedded mostly in aggregates of quartz or along

the contact of quartz and plagioclase as big books or small crystals. They are
rarely enclosed by the plagioclase itself. Such close association of muscovite
books and quartz is a characteristic feature in these pegmatites. Generally the
muscovite seems to be more with the quartz and less with the perthite content.
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Fig. 4.17. Undulatory contact between Fig. 4.18. Two generation of quartz.
plagioclase and biotite.

Fig. 4.19. Granophyric texture between Fig. 4.20. Microcline showing cross
quartz and alkali feldspar. Hatched twinning.

Fig. 4.21. Orthoclase showing carlsberg Fig. 4.22. Sanidine showing carlsberg
twinning. twinning.

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Muscovite flakes are fresh and are characterized by peacock colour. The average
content of the muscovite from the area is 2.51% by volume.

The muscovite is seen mostly enclosed by the quartz. The thin flakes of
muscovite, however, are often intergrown with plates of quartz. Such intergrowth
is commonly seen among the smaller books. Where the quartz and feldspar both
are present the muscovite is partially enclosed by both the minerals. These
suggest that the muscovite started crystallization earlier than the feldspar.
Alteration of muscovite is commonly noticed resulting formation of secondary
minerals like chlorite (Fig. 4.23).

Biotite

Biotite is mostly more than the muscovite in the areas. The average
percentage by volume is 5.19%. The books of biotite occur ingrown within
certain portions of the pegmatites. Sometimes they assume large size of book (30-
40 cm in length). In the zone where nest of plagioclase are present biotite is
grown into small to large aggregates and are enclosed within the plagioclase.
Otherwise generally the biotite is confined to quartz or at the quartz -feldspar
boundary. Generally the biotite is brown in colour and occurring as anhedral to
subhedral flakes. It is strongly pleochroic mostly from yellow to reddish brown.
Prominent pleochroic halos are observed in some biotite flakes. Biotite halos are
present, which are formed due to the presence of zircon mineral (4.24).

Apatite

Apatite is the abundant accessory mineral and the most widely distributed.
Usually show pale grayish colour in thin section. Cleavage is poor and does not
have a strong influence on fragment orientation. Distinguished by its moderate to
high relief, low birefringence, and uniaxial character.

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Tourmaline

Tourmaline occur mostly as euhedral crystals in shape and commonly a

decimeter across in size. Discrete or aggregate of crystals of varying sizes are
concentrated either within the quartz, feldspar or muscovite or along the foliation
of recrystallized schist. Tourmaline is black in colour and shows variation in
composition. It is evidenced by variations in pleochroism in different parts of
even the same crystals. In such crystals the core is pleochroic from pale yellow to
greenish brown, while along the borders the mineral is pleochroic from green to
shades of blue. Under microscope tourmaline of present area shows blue colour
with strongly pleochroic and high relief. In some of the samples euhedral
prismatic zoned tourmaline is also seen (Fig. 4.25).

Accessory Minerals

Other than these common minerals, some other accessory minerals are
also noticed with in pegmatites, these are, Sphene which is characterized by its
high relief and extreme birefringence, Fig. 4.26 shows idioblastic crystal of
sphene crystallized within quartz. Epidote is also seen in some of the samples
(Fig. 4.27), Allanite a cerium bearing variety of epidote having high relief,
strong pleochorism and brown colour are distinctive feature from epidote (Fig.
4.28). Chlorite, is formed where the alteration in muscovite is present.

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Fig. 4.23. Alteration of muscovite into Fig. 4.24. Zircon mineral making halos
chlorite. within biotite.

Fig. 4.25. Zonning within tourmaline. Fig. 4.26. Idioblastic crystal of sphene.

Fig. 4.27. Epidote associated with biotite. Fig. 4.28. Crystal of allanite (epidote).

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 CHAPTER-5
GEOCHEMISTRY

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 GEOCHEMISTRY

5.1 INTRODUCTION

Geochemistry is an important field in the study of mineral deposits

because mineralization involves several processes, of which chemical processes
are the ones that finally result in the precipitation of metals or formation of
minerals. Studying the geochemical characteristics of mineral deposits is,
therefore, important in: (a) understanding ore genesis (the usage of term ‘ore’
here does not necessarily mean a mineral deposit that can be exploited at an
economic profit); (b) mineral deposit classification; (c) mineral exploration; (d)
extractive metallurgy or mineral processing; and (e) geo-environmental studies.
Understanding the genesis and classification of mineral deposits have
traditionally been carried out together (Westra and Keith 1981; Hitzman et al.
2003; Dill 2010). Knowledge of various geological processes relevant to the
mineral deposit formation provides a conceptual framework for the application of
geo-computational technique for generating mineral exploration targets
(Bonham-Carter 1994; Porwal and Kreuzer 2010; Carranza 2011a). Knowledge
of ore genesis is important in developing geo-environmental models for mineral
deposits (Seal and Foley 2002). Some workers (Cabri, 1988 and Clout, 2003)
have demonstrated the relevance of understanding of the genesis of ore deposits
in providing guidance for mineral processing and metal extraction. Thus, out of
the different fields of application of geochemical characterization of mineral
deposits, understanding ore genesis is the most important because it provides
information that is essential to the other applications.

To understand the genesis of gemstone deposits and gem bearing

pegmatites, rock samples from host rock and pegmatites were analyzed for major
oxides, trace and rare earth elements.

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5.2 SAMPLING AND ANALYTICAL METHODS

15 representative samples (10 pegmatite, and 5 amphibolite) were

selected for the geochemical studies. These samples were collected from the
underground artisan mines at different locations and at different depths. The
detail analysis of these samples was done in the laboratories of Wadia Institute of
Himalayan Geology, Dehradun using standard procedures.

For the preparation of samples for XRF (major and trace elements)
analysis, the samples were powdered (-200 mesh). In order to overcome the
moisture problem the LOI % of the powdered sample was calculated. About 10
gm of sample is thoroughly mixed with polyvinyl alcohol for the preparation of
pellets in Automatic Hydraulic Press. These pellets are used for the XRF
analysis.

For doing the analysis of samples in XRF, an advanced system S8 Tiger

from Bruker-AXS, Germany, with a high power X-ray Rh anode tube of 4kW
capacity (60 kV, 170 mA) with three optimized coarse and fine collimators is
used. Elements routinely determined as weight % oxide in geological materials
with a repetitive value in the range of less than 1%. Trace elements routinely
determined in geological samples at the > 5 ppm ( 2 ppm for some elements) with
a repetitive value of 5 ppm.

Method used for analysis of rare earth elements including sample

preparation is described here briefly. The solution of the 100 mg rock powdered
(-200 mesh) is digested with 10 ml of HF-HNO3 mixture (2:1) in open Teflon
crucible on hot plate. Processes are repeated 3-4 times with evaporation to
incipient dryness to ensure complete digestion. It is followed by two treatments
of HClO4 ( 2 ml each) and contents are evaporated to complete dryness. Finally
the dried mass is dissolved in 10 ml of 20% nitric acid and final volume is made
upto 100 ml with the help of distilled water (Khanna, et al. 2009). Solution
obtained; after this the solution was ready for the analysis.

From the prepared solution the rare earth elements (REE) were analyzed
using PerkinElmer SCIEX quadrupole type Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass
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Spectrometer ELAN DRC-e. Sample solution was introduced into argon plasma
using a peristaltic pump and a cross flow nebulizer. The analysis is done by
running the instrument with 10 W RF power; plasma gas flow of 15.00 L/min,
auxiliary gas flow of 1.20 L/min, nebulizer gas flow of 0.89 L/min, and with Ni
sampling cone.

5.3 MAJOR OXIDES

The major oxide data plays an important role for the nomenclature,
classification and petrogenesis of various rock-suits. The analysis of the
pegmatites and ambhibolite is done in order to understand their genetic relations,
if any. The samples used for the analysis were carefully selected after the
petrography. The analyzed data is discussed in following paragraphs.

5.3.1 Pegmatite

Ten representative samples of pegmatite from different veins were

selected for their geochemical treatments. Care has been taken that the samples
are without any alteration. The analyzed major oxide geochemistry data of the
representative samples is summarized in Table 5.1. The pegmatites of the area
have SiO2 content ranging from 63.92 to 73.62% with an average of 68.40%. The
pegmatite veins are also characterized with higher Al2O3 which ranges from
12.97 to 15.83% with an average of 14.67%. Total alkali percentage (Na2O+K2O)
varies from 5.65 to 10.28% with K2O/Na2O always more than 2. Some of the
samples show a very high content of K2O which goes upto 8% in some cases.
These samples also show presence of higher percentage of anorthite and
orthoclase during petrography. Na2O in the pegmatite from area shows value
ranging from 1.03 to 1.85% with an average of 1.49%. CaO also varies from 1.63
to 3.96% with an average of 2.72%. This is consistent with the presence of
plagioclase in the samples.

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Table. 5.1. Major oxide analysis of pegmatites from Lokai Indarwa (in wt %).

Oxides
Sample no. SiO2 Al2O3 CaO Fe2O3 MgO Na2O K2O MnO TiO2 P2O5 SUM LOI
SP2 71.15 14.19 2.42 2.22 1.36 1.57 6.24 0.04 0.33 0.17 99.69 0.41
SP3 70.93 14.39 2.38 1.63 0.73 1.43 8.10 0.03 0.22 0.61 100.45 0.35
SP4 65.15 14.20 3.00 5.12 4.58 1.41 4.94 0.09 0.79 0.31 99.59 0.64
SP6 69.41 15.83 2.57 1.48 0.52 1.85 8.43 0.03 0.19 0.18 100.49 0.43
SP7 73.62 12.97 2.91 2.54 1.33 1.56 4.45 0.04 0.41 0.19 100.02 0.55
SP10 68.24 14.50 1.63 2.92 2.12 1.12 8.66 0.06 0.45 0.26 99.96 0.46
SP11 67.95 15.80 2.36 2.52 1.41 1.63 8.23 0.05 0.39 0.20 100.54 0.43
SP12 66.99 15.55 2.36 2.96 1.71 1.56 8.16 0.05 0.47 0.26 100.07 0.47
SP13 66.66 14.68 3.56 4.44 4.08 1.03 4.89 0.08 0.54 0.18 100.14 0.57
SP15 63.92 14.54 3.96 4.64 3.90 1.71 3.94 0.10 0.66 0.37 97.74 0.59
Average 68.40 14.66 2.71 3.04 2.17 1.48 6.60 0.05 0.44 0.27

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 MgO and Fe2O3 in most of the samples are from 0.52 to 2.14% and 1.48
to 2.96% respectively, however, two of the samples show higher percentage of
MgO of approximately more than 4% and also higher Fe2O3 i.e. more than 5%.
This is because of higher percentage of biotite in these samples. The
FeO/(FeO+MgO) values vary from 0.5 to 0.7. P 2O5 in the samples ranges from
0.17 to 0.61% with an average of 0.27%, while TiO2 varies from 0.22 to 0.79%.
The MnO is less than 0.1 %. The leucocratic nature of the pegmatites is evident
by the fact that the normative quartz and feldspar content of the pegmatite is
always higher than 90%.

The variation of different oxides with SiO2 is shown in Fig. 5.1. From
these diagrams for pegmatites, it is interpreted that with increasing SiO2 content,
Fe2O3, MgO, TiO2 and MnO decreases. These oxides show negative trends with
SiO2.. Other oxides, however do not show any significant differentiation trends
for pegmatites. The pegmatites are showing enrichment Al2O3. K2O varies from
4.45 to 8.66% and averages at 6.60% while Na2O ranges from 1.03 to 1.85% with
an average of 1.48%.

There are several diagrams used to classify rocks based on the major
elements composition. The total alkalis verses silica diagram (TAS) is used to
classify igneous rocks. The whole rock geochemistry of pegmatites are plotted in
the TAS diagram given by Middlemost (1994). The samples of the pegmatites
fall in the category of quartz monzonite to granite (Fig. 5.2). On the basis of
silica–alkalis (SiO2 vs. K2O+Na2O) discrimination diagram (Figure 5.3), (Irvine
and Baragar, 1971), the pegmatites of the area may be classified alkaline in
nature. One sample, however, falls on the boarder of alkaline and subalkaline.

5.3.2 Amphibolite

Amphibolite rocks present in the area and in very close vicinity have been
selected for their geochemical studies of major oxides. The analyzed major oxide
geochemistry data of the 5 representative samples is summarized in Table 5.2

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Table. 5.2. Major oxide analysis of amphibolites from Lokai Indarwa (in wt %).

Oxide
Sample no. SiO2 Al2O3 CaO Fe2O3 MgO Na2O K2O MnO TiO2 P2O5 SUM LOI

SHR1 55.17 12.39 7.27 8.11 10.98 0.66 3.45 0.19 0.89 0.40 99.51 0.68

SHR2 53.21 13.33 5.68 9.41 11.39 0.47 4.93 0.25 1.09 0.39 100.15 0.77

SHR3 53.60 14.20 3.54 8.88 11.01 0.42 5.92 0.17 1.18 0.41 99.33 1.28

SHR4 43.58 13.42 6.09 12.5 14.41 0.47 6.00 0.33 1.82 0.56 99.18 1.57

SHR5 55.27 13.37 3.59 8.39 10.31 0.42 5.55 0.15 1.10 0.38 98.53 1.37

Average% 52.16 13.34 5.23 9.45 11.62 0.48 5.17 0.21 1.21 0.42

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 2.00 6
5

Na2O (wt %)
1.50
4

Fe2O3 (wt %)
1.00 3
2
0.50
1
0.00 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

1.00 5.00

0.80 4.00
TiO2 (wt %)

0.60 3.00

MgO (wt %)
0.40 2.00
0.20 1.00
0.00 0.00
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

16.00 0.12
15.00 0.10
Al2O3 (wt %)

MnO (wt %)

14.00
13.00 0.08
12.00 0.06
11.00
0.04
10.00
9.00 0.02
8.00 0.00
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

5.00 10.00

4.00 8.00
CaO (wt %)

3.00 6.00
K2O (wt %)

2.00 4.00

1.00 2.00

0.00 0.00
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

Fig. 5.1. Harker variation diagram of oxides with silica for Pegmatites

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 14

12 Syenite
Na 2 O + K 2 O (wt. %)

10
Quartz
Monzonite Monzonite
8
Monzo
-diorite Granite

6 Monzo
-gabro

4
Gabro
Gabro diorite Diorite Granodiorite
2

0
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80
SiO2 (wt. %)

Fig. 5.2 Total alkalis vs silica diagramforPegmatites (afterMidddlemost, 1994)

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 14
Na 2 O + K2 O (wt %)

12

10
ALKALINE
8

6
SUBALKALINE
4

0
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80

SiO2 (wt %)

Fig. 5.3 SiO2 vs K2 O + Na2 O plot for pegmatites

(after Irvine and Barager 1971).

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The amphibolites of the area have SiO2 content ranging from 43.58 to 55.27%
with an average of 52.17%. A higher concentration of Al2O3 is also present
within these amphibolites, showing a range of 12.39 to 14.20%, with an average
of 13.34 %.

Total alkali percentage (Na2O+K2O) varies from 4.11 to 6.47% with very
low percentage of Na2O. Na2O in the amphibolite from area shows value ranging
from 0.42 to 0.66% with an average of 0.49%. CaO also varies from 3.54 to
7.27% with an average of 5.23%. MgO and Fe2O3 in most of the samples are
from 10.31 to 14.41% and 8.11 to 12.5% respectively. The Fe2O3/(Fe2O3+MgO)
values vary from 0.42 to 0.46. P2O5 in the samples range from 0.38 to 0.56% with
an average of 0.43%, while TiO2 varies from 0.89 to 1.82%. The MnO is less
than 0.3 %. Major element data and their variability with SiO2 is shown in Fig.
5.4. The ambhibolites of the area show negative trend for many of the oxides,
MgO, Fe2O3, TiO2, & MnO with SiO2, while Na2O show positive trends with
SiO2. However other oxides do not show any specific trends.

In, total alkalis versus silica (TAS) diagram (Figure 5.5), the
amphibolites of the Lokai-Indarwa area plot within the alkaline magma series and
fall predominantly in the trachyandesite field, with a few samples plotting in
tephriphonolite field. Alumina saturation (Shand index) diagram for studied
amphibolites is given in Fig. 5.6 and it is showing that the rocks fall in the
metaluminous field.

To distinguish among tholeiitic and calc-alkaline affinities, and thereby

place some broad tectonic constraints on protolith, the amphibolites were plotted
on an AFM (alkalis + FeO oxides + MgO) diagram (Fig. 5.7) of Irvine and
Baragar (1971). Most of the amphibolites cluster in the calc-alkaline field.

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 0.70 16.00
0.60 14.00

Na2O (wt %)

MgO (wt %)
0.50 12.00
10.00
0.40
8.00
0.30
6.00
0.20 4.00
0.10 2.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
14.50 8.00
7.00
14.00
Al2O3 (wt %)

6.00

CaO (wt %)
13.50 5.00
4.00
13.00
3.00
12.50 2.00
1.00
12.00 0.00
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 SiO2
7.00
14
6.00
12
Fe2O3 (wt %)
K2O (wt %)

5.00
10
4.00 8
3.00 6
2.00 4
1.00 2
0.00 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
2.00
0.35
1.50 0.3
TiO2 (wt %)

MnO (wt %)

0.25
1.00 0.2
0.15
0.50 0.1
0.05
0.00 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

Fig. 5.4. Harker variation diagram of oxides with silica for Amphibolites

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 ULTRABASIC BASIC INTERMEDIATE ACID

14
Phonolite Trachyte

12 Tephriphonolite
Foidite Trachydacite
Na 2 O + K2 O (wt %)

ALKALINE
10
Phonotephrite
Trachyandesite SUBALKALINE
8 Tephrite Basaltic
trachyandesite Rhyolite
6 Basanite Trachy-
basalt Dacite
4 Andesite
Basaltic
andesite
2 Basalt
Picro-
basalt
0
35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 80

SiO2 (wt. %)

Fig. 5.5. Classification of host rock from area. The shaded portion represents
the composition of amphibolite from the area.
( after Le Bas et al., 1986, Irvine and Barager 1971).)

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 3.0
Metaluminous Peraluminous
Molar Al 2 O3 /(Na 2 O+K2 O)

2.0

1.0
Peralkaline

1.0 2.0
Molar Al2 O3 /(CaO+Na2 O+K2 O)

Fig. 5.6 Alumina saturation (Shand index) diagram for discrimination

metaluminous, peraluminous and peralkaline compositions.
(Shand 1943).

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 FeO

Tholeiitic

Calc-Alkaline

Na 2O + K2 O MgO

Fig. 5.7. The discrimination of tholeiitic from calc-alkaline

series is shown in the AFM diagram (after Kuno,1968)

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Figure 5.8 is plot of TiO2 versus Fe2O3 examining the concentration of fairly
incompatible element as a function of mafic differentiation in the amphibolites.
The amphibolites show typical low Ti/Fe ratios

5.4 TRACE ELEMENTS

After emerging the plate tectonics theory in 1960s, the emphasis on the
geochemistry has been increased. Various sophisticated analytical techniques
have been devised to improve the quality data and as a result various
discrimination diagrams have been constructed to constrain and discriminate the
rock suits belonging to different tectonic setting.

Geochemically, all the elements of the periodic table have been classified
into major, minor, trace and rare earth elements and each of these groups have
their own importance for the classification, nomenclature, and petrogenesis of
rocks. In addition to these broad divisions, the major, minor, and trace elements
have also been geochemically divided as mobile and immobile elements and
elements and these elements play an important role in the various geological
processes. Majority of these elements are more or less mobile as is suggested by
Cann (1969), Hart et.al., (1970) and Hatori et. al., (1972). Therefore many
workers have used mainly immobile and compatible elements to constrain the
petrogenesis, because mobile elements are not suitable for the petrogenesis.

Trace element spider diagrams are often used to view a lot of trace-
elements on the same plot in order to maximize the information content. The
measured trace-element concentration of pegmatite sample is normalized by
primitive mantle as a reference composition. The normalization is required for
two purposes. It turns out that the abundances of trace element masses is such
that even masses are much higher than odd masses. This is a primordial feature of
the solar system (or galaxy for that matter), which results from the
nucleosynthetic processes that create the elements. Thus, if one simply plots
concentrations of various trace-elements on the same diagram, a very jagged
diagram would appear. Normalization to any other rock reference eliminates this

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 2.00
1.80
1.60
1.40
1.20
TiO2 (wt %)

1.00
0.80
0.60
0.40
0.20
0.00
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

Fe2O3 (wt %)

Fig. 5.8 Plot for TiO2 (wt %) vs Fe2O3 (wt %)

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jaggedness. The second reason for normalization is that one can learn something
about geologic processes that fractionate (i.e. change the relative proportions of
trace-elements) trace-element relative abundances from their original relative
abundances. It is common to normalize to a hypothetical “primitive mantle”
composition or a chondritic meteoritic composition. For lithophile elements, both
references are believed to approximate the primordial relative abundances of
elements in the silicate part of the Earth. In the case of primitive mantle, the
absolute abundances are believed to represent the primordial silicate Earth, that
is, an estimate of the starting composition.

Keeping in mind the importance of trace elements in the genesis and to

know the tectonic environment of the pegmatites, 10 samples of the pegmatites
and 5 samples of the amphibolites from the Lokai-Indarwa area are analyzed for
Ni, Cu, Co, Sc, Cr, V, Pb, Zn, Ga, Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Ba, Th and U by XRF. The
result of the analyzed samples is represented in next section.

5.4.1 Pegmatite

10 representative samples were carefully selected for the determination of

their trace element contents. The result of the trace elements analysis of the
pegmatites samples is given in table 5.3. The pegmatites are characterized by
very high content of barium, robidium, zirconium and lead. The Ba concentration
is varying from 727 to 940 ppm with an average of 800 ppm. The Sr content vary
from 261 to 355 ppm), with an average of 311 ppm. While Rb value range from
147 ppm to 266 ppm with an average of 220 ppm. The Sr is always higher than
Rubidium. Rb/Sr value for the pegmatites is 0.4 to 0.9. Cr in the rock vary
between 97 to 421 ppm, with an average of 190 ppm. Cr/Ni ratio for the
pegmatites is always more then 1, and remains between 1.29 to 5.61. The Y
value for pegmatites of Lokai-Indarwa varies from 20-29 ppm without much
variation, while Nb ratio for such rock varies from 3-24 ppm. Ga varies from 10-
19. Th and U are also on higher side.

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Table. 5.3. Trace element analysis of pegmatites from Lokai-Indarwa area.

Sc Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Pb Th Rb U Sr Y Zr Nb Ba Cr V
ppm ppm Ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
SP2 6.1 11.8 78 6 37 15 77 39 190 11.3 314 21 174 13 727 116 29
SP3 5.8 12.1 75 5 31 10 126 33 218 1.1 312 26 60 5 780 97 20
SP4 12.3 15.2 133 7 99 18 50 95 245 15.7 261 26 433 24 785 281 78
SP6 5.7 10.7 64 5 31 13 138 50 216 3.2 355 23 68 3 777 67 16
SP7 7.4 10.8 75 116 46 15 53 56 147 7.2 336 20 259 18 940 421 33
SP10 7.9 17.5 87 7 52 13 118 109 266 14.1 292 29 157 11 783 144 41
SP11 6.2 15.5 83 8 57 14 130 55 242 5.9 342 23 146 10 840 117 40
SP12 8.1 18.6 106 11 51 14 103 54 257 6.7 322 24 208 13 782 140 46
SP13 10.6 18.2 140 10 72 18 51 49 217 11.3 306 23 232 23 754 260 60
SP15 10.3 14.4 133 12 104 19 58 128 203 18.7 271 26 417 15 837 260 72

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 The Harker variation diagram for trace elements of Pegmatites are shown
in Fig. 5.9. From the plot, it is observed that some decreases with the increase of
SiO2 (V, Zn, Ga, Sc, Ni, and Y) and showing negative relation with SiO2. A
positive correlation is observed between Cu, and Sr with SiO2.

In order to see the variation of trace elements within pegmatites with

respect to primitive mantle the trace element data is normalized by the primitive
mantle (data taken from McDonough and Sun 1995). The spider diagram of the
normalized trace elements is presented in figure 5.10. The pegmatites are
characterized by enrichment in Rb, Ba, Th, U, Sr, Zr, Pb, and Ga and are depleted
in Nb, Ni, Co, Sc, and Cr.

5.4.2 Amphibolite

For determination of trace elements in amphibolites 5 representative

samples were selected. The result of the trace elements analysis of the
amphibolite samples is shown in table 5.4. The amphibolite are characterized by
very high content of Chromium, Barium, Strontium, and Zirconium. The Cr
concentration is varying from 1028 to 1147 ppm with an average of 1091.9 ppm.
Cr/Ni ratio for the amphibolite remains between 3.09 to 3.95. The Ba. content
vary from 735 to 986 ppm with 824 ppm as an average. The Sr is always higher
than Rubidium. Rb/Sr value for the amphibolite is 0.51 to 1.96. Zr in also present
in higher concentration, which ranges from 416 to 500 ppm. The Y value for
pegmatites of Lokai-Indarwa varies from 35 to 49 ppm without much variation,
while Nb ratio for such rock varies from 18 to 32 ppm. Ga varies from 17 to 24
ppm. Concentration of V is also towards higher side with ranging from 161 to
264 ppm. The Sc/Ni ratios of the amphibolites vary from 0.051 to 0.119 ppm.

The Harker variation diagram for trace elements of amphibolites are

shown in Fig. 5.11. From the plot, it is observed that most of these elements
decreases with the increase of SiO2 (V, Zn, Ga, Sc, Co, Ni, Th, Rb, U, and Y )
and showing negative relation with SiO2. A positive correlation is observed
between Pb, Cu, and Sr with SiO2.

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 14 500
12

Cr (ppm)
400
10

Sc (ppm)
8 300
6 200
4
2 100
0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
120
100
100
80

Zn (ppm)
80
V (ppm) 60
60
40 40
20 20
0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

500 1000

400 800

Ba (ppm)
Zr (ppm)

300 600

200 400

100 200

0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
20
400
350
300 15
Ga (ppm)
Sr (ppm)

250
200 10
150
100 5
50
0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

Fig. 5.9 a. Harker variation diagram for trace elements in Pegmatites

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 160
160 140
140 120

Pb (ppm)
120
100

Ni (ppm)
100
80
80
60 60
40 40
20 20
0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

140 20
120
100 15
Th (ppm)

U (ppm)
80
10
60
40 5
20
0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

300 30
250 25
Rb (ppm)

Nb (ppm)
200 20
150 15
100 10
50 5
0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
20
35
30
15
Co (ppm)

25
Y (ppm)

10 20
15
5 10
5
0 0
60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00 60.00 65.00 70.00 75.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

Fig. 5.9 b. Harker variation diagram for trace elements in Pegmatites

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 1000

100 SP2
Rock/Premitive Mantle

SP3
10 SP4
SP6

1 SP7
SP10
SP11
0.1
SP12
SP13
0.01
SP15

0.001
Rb Ba Th U Nb Sr Zr Y Sc Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Pb Cr V

Fig. 5.10. Primitive mantle normalized plot for trace elements in Pegmatites
(Primitive mantle value taken from McDonough and Sun 1995)

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 300
1160
250
1140

Cr (ppm)
200

V (ppm)
1120
1100 150
1080 100
1060
50
1040
1020 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
350 1200
300 1000
250
Zn (ppm)

Ba (ppm)
800
200
600
150
400
100
50 200
0 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

600
30
500 25

Ga (ppm)
Zr (ppm)

400 20
300 15
200 10
100 5

0 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
400
35
350
30
300
Sr (ppm)

25
Sc (ppm)

250
20 200
15 150
10 100
5 50
0 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

Fig. 5.11 a. Harker variation diagram for trace elements in Amphibolite

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 180
160
400
140

Pb (ppm)
300 120

Ni (ppm)
100
200 80
60
100 40
20
0 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
500
50.00
40.00 400

Rb (ppm)
Th (ppm)

30.00 300

20.00 200

10.00 100

0.00 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

2.5 35
30
2
25
Nb (ppm)
U (ppm)

1.5 20
1 15
10
0.5
5
0 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)

80
70
60
60
Co (ppm)

50
50
Y (ppm)

40 40
30 30
20 20
10 10
0 0
0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00 0.00 20.00 40.00 60.00
SiO2 (wt %) SiO2 (wt %)
Fig. 5.11 b. Harker variation diagram for trace elements in Amphibolite

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Table. 5.4. Trace elements analysis of amphibolites from Lokai Indarwa area (in ppm)

Sc Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Pb Th Rb U Sr Y Zr Nb Ba Cr V
ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm Ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm ppm
SHR1 22 35 342 52 97 17.73 44.6 36.60 178 2.08 347 35 455 18.1 857 1147 138
SHR2 21 39 331 30 106 22.12 36.4 46.8 267 1.92 306 42 437 22.2 776 1077 166
SHR3 18 37 351 14 135 22.47 - 42.3 401 2.08 204 40 500 22.0 735 1087 164
SHR4 31 35 260 9 331 24.00 48.7 16.4 313 1.58 177 49 416 32.3 986 1028 264
SHR5 20 41 344 8 121 21.09 27.2 46.7 378 1.97 196 39 454 21.2 768 1117 161

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 The primitive mantle normalized trace element spider diagram for the
amphibolites (Fig. 5.12) suggests the rocks are enrichment in Rb, Ba, Sr, Zr, Pb,
V and Ga and depleted in Nb, Ni and Cr.

5.5 RARE EARTH GEOCHEMISTRY

Rare earth elements are a group of elements with atomic number from 57
lanthanum (La) to71 lutetium (Lu), 14 of these elements occur naturally except
Promethium-Pm. Broadly for convenience the REEs are divided into two sub
groups: (1) Light rare earth elements (LREE), from La to Sm (i.e; lower atomic
numbers and masses). (2) Heavy rare earth elements (HREE), from Gd to Lu (i.e;
higher atomic numbers and masses). Very occasionally the term middle rare earth
elements (MREE) is loosely applied to the elements from about Sm to Ho
(Henderson, 1984). In nature all the rare earth elements exhibit a 3+-oxidation
state (trivalent), except Ce4+ (oxidized) and Eu2+ (reduced) under most geological
conditions.

The REE studies are becoming more interesting in working out coeval
petrogenetic conditions under which rocks are evolved. Different REE parameters
generally used in this contest are Europium anomaly (Eu/Eu*) and Eu/Sm,
La/Sm, Gd/Yb, Lan/Ybn, Lan/Lun, Cen/Ybn ratios etc. The europium anomaly can
be positive as well as negative. A positive anomaly represents cumulate; whereas
negative anomaly one means a fractional crystallization of plagioclase and its
removal could yield REE enriched and Eu- depleted liquids (Bowden and
Whitley, 1974). Europium is the only REE element, which occur in two states
(bi- and trivalent).

A basic observation with regard to rare earth elements is that the rare
earths elements of even atomic number are more abundant than their neighboring
odd atomic number counterparts. Due to this there is a major problem in
comparing rare earth abundance data. As such it is necessary to eliminate the
Oddo-Harkins effect. The most useful method is to compare data related to the
chondrites or sedimentary rock pattern, dividing the REE abundance element by

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 1000

100
Rock/Premordial Mantle

10
SHR1
SHR2
1
SHR3
SHR4
0.1 SHR5

0.01

0.001
Rb Ba Th U Nb Sr Zr Y Sc Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Pb Cr V

Fig. 5.12. Primitive mantle normalized plot for trace elements in Amphibolite
(Primitive mantle value taken from McDonough and Sun 1995)

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Table 5.5. Rare earth element analysis of pegmatites and amphibolites (in ppm).

Amphibolite Pegmatite

Element SHR-1 SHR-2 SHR-3 SHR-4 SHR-5 SP 2 SP 3 SP 4 SP 6 SP 7 SP 10 SP 11

La 78.9 84.2 89.6 83 96 39.4 69.8 114.4 76.2 45.3 133.2 75
Ce 166 169 174 165.3 183.5 79 132 214 151 105 255.4 144
Pr 17.2 18.4 19 19.1 19.8 7.9 13.3 22.1 15 9.7 26.2 16.5
Nd 69.1 81.8 79.1 80.4 83.8 30.4 49.5 89.6 57.8 39 104.7 70
Sm 10.98 12.05 11.07 12.79 12.75 4.61 8.25 13.11 9.13 6.66 16.85 10.77
Eu 1.86 2.08 1.92 1.95 2.03 0.84 1.77 1.76 1.78 1.09 2.72 1.78
Gd 9.53 10.61 9.71 11.36 11.42 4.18 7.78 11.57 7.8 6.12 15.35 9.99
Tb 1.08 1.27 1.12 1.3 1.28 0.5 1.09 1.26 1.02 0.78 1.93 1.28
Dy 4.49 5.37 4.79 5.38 5.27 2.24 5.54 5.25 4.39 3.63 8.66 6.15
Ho 0.79 1 0.86 0.98 0.96 0.43 1.09 0.99 0.75 0.7 1.48 1.17
Er 2.15 2.7 2.38 2.5 2.6 1.15 2.65 2.76 1.77 1.89 3.57 2.93
Tm 0.29 0.37 0.33 0.32 0.35 0.17 0.35 0.39 0.21 0.28 0.44 0.39
Yb 1.76 2.32 2.04 1.95 2.17 1 1.95 2.49 1.1 1.75 2.46 2.14
Lu 0.3 0.39 0.34 0.32 0.36 0.18 0.29 0.43 0.17 0.28 0.36 0.35

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the corresponding meteoritic or sedimentary rock abundances. This process was
first suggested by Coryell et al., (1963). It removes the even-z and odd-z
variations. Both of the relative patterns and concentration are compared to the
standard. number and also to discernible the extent Table 5.5 shows the rare earth
element data (ppm) in respect of La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm,
Yb, Lu, Sc and Y for the pegmatites and amphibolite rocks of the present study.
In order to eliminate the abundance variation between rare earth elements of odd
and even atomic number and also to discernible the extentof any fractionation
amongst the REEs, the values of the pegmatites and amphibolites is normalized
with the Chondritic concentration (Haskins et al., 1968 and Nakamura, 1974).
The chondrite normalized REEs data is given in the Table 5.6.

5.5.1 Pegmatite

The pegmatite from the Lokai-Inderwa area are characterized by LREEs

enrichment over HREEs with (La/Lu)CN ranging from 16.66-46.18 ppm. The rare
earth concentrations in the analysed samples is ranging for Ce (79-255.4 ppm),
La (39.4- 133.2 ppm), Nd (30.4-104.7 ppm), Pr (7.9-26.2 ppm), Sm (4.61-16.85
ppm), Gd (4.18-15.35 ppm), Dy (2.24-8.66 ppm), Er (1.15-3.57 ppm), Yb (1.0-
2.49 ppm), Eu (0.84-2.72 ppm), Ho (0.43-1.48 ppm), Tm (0.17-0.44 ppm), Lu
(0.17-0.43 ppm) and Tb (0.5-1.93 ppm).

The chondrite normalized REEs pattern for the pegmatites from the Lokai
Indarwa area is given in Fig. 5.13. All the samples show typical chondrite
normalized REE slopping pattern with negative Eu anomaly. The pegmatites of
the area are typically characterized by negative anomaly with Eu/Eu* varying
from 0.43 to 0.63 ppm. The broad negative Eu anomaly suggest that the melting
of the source rock involved mostly feldspar and biotite to some extent. Le/Yb
ratio of the pegmatites is varying from 60.00 to 137.27 ppm.

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5.5.2 Amphibolite

The analyzed data for the amphibolite is represented below. The

concentration of REE,s in decreasing order is presented below Ce (165.3-183.5
ppm), La (78.9-96.0 ppm), Nd (69.1-83.8 ppm), Pr (17.7-19.8 ppm), Sm (10.98-
12.79 ppm), Gd (9.53-11.42 ppm), Dy (4.49-5.38 ppm), Er (2.15-2.38 ppm), Eu
(1.86-2.08 ppm), Yb (1.76-2.32 ppm), Tb (1.08-1.28 ppm), Ho (0.79-1.0 ppm),
Lu (0.30-0.39 ppm), and Tm (0.29-0.37 ppm).

Chondrite normalized RRE pattern for the amphibolites is plotted in

figure 5.14. The negative Eu anomaly is prominent along with the enrichment of
light rare earth elements (LREEs) over light rare earth elements (HREEs). From
the analysis of the samples, it is seen that all the suites of the pegmatites and
amphibolites exhibit similar REE patterns.

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Table. 5.6. Chondrite normalized data of REEs for pegmatites and amphibolites in ppm. (chondrite value after Haskin et al
1968 and Nakamura 1974).

Amphibolite Pegmatite

SHR-1 SHR-2 SHR-3 SHR-4 SHR-5 SP 2 SP 3 SP 4 SP 6 SP 7 SP 10 SP 11

La 239.09 255.15 271.52 251.52 290.91 119.39 211.52 346.67 230.91 137.27 403.64 227.27
Ce 188.64 192.05 197.73 187.84 208.52 89.77 150.00 243.18 171.59 119.32 290.23 163.64
Pr 153.57 164.29 169.64 170.54 176.79 70.54 118.75 197.32 133.93 86.61 233.93 147.32
Nd 115.17 136.33 131.83 134.00 139.67 50.67 82.50 149.33 96.33 65.00 174.50 116.67
Sm 60.66 66.57 61.16 70.66 70.44 25.47 45.58 72.43 50.44 36.80 93.09 59.50
Eu 26.96 30.14 27.83 28.26 29.42 12.17 25.65 25.51 25.80 15.80 39.42 25.80
Gd 38.27 42.61 39.00 45.62 45.86 16.79 31.24 46.47 31.33 24.58 61.65 40.12
Tb 22.98 27.02 23.83 27.66 27.23 10.64 23.19 26.81 21.70 16.60 41.06 27.23
Dy 13.09 15.66 13.97 15.69 15.36 6.53 16.15 15.31 12.80 10.58 25.25 17.93
Ho 11.29 14.29 12.29 14.00 13.71 6.14 15.57 14.14 10.71 10.00 21.14 16.71
Er 10.75 13.50 11.90 12.50 13.00 5.75 13.25 13.80 8.85 9.45 17.85 14.65
Tm 9.67 12.33 11.00 10.67 11.67 5.67 11.67 13.00 7.00 9.33 14.67 13.00
Yb 8.80 11.60 10.20 9.75 10.85 5.00 9.75 12.45 5.50 8.75 12.30 10.70
Lu 8.82 11.47 10.00 9.41 10.59 5.29 8.53 12.65 5.00 8.24 10.59 10.29

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 1000.00

SP 2
100.00
Rock/Chondrite

SP 3
SP 4
SP 6
SP 7
10.00
SP 10
SP 11

1.00
La Ce Pr Nd Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu

Fig. 5.13. Chondrite-normalized REE abundance profile of Pegmatites

(Chondrite value taken from Haskin 1968, and Nakamura 1974)

1000.00

100.00
Rock/Chondrite

SHR-1
SHR-2
SHR-3
SHR-4
10.00
SHR-5

1.00
La Ce Pr Nd Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu

Fig. 5.14. Chondrite-normalized REE abundance profile of Amphibolite

(Chondrite value taken from Haskin 1968, and Nakamura 1974)

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 CHAPTER-6
FLUID INCLUSIONS
MICROTHERMOMETRY

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 FLUID INCLUSIONS AND MICROTHERMAMETRY

The study of fluid inclusion in rocks and minerals goes back almost 1000
years, when these were first observed by ancient Greek and Roman Scientists
(Leeder et al., 1987). The importance of fluid inclusion studies began to be
realized soon after the detailed scientific description and interpretation of fluid
inclusion provided by Henry C. Sorby (1858). But the use of fluid inclusion in
scientific studies remained unfashionable until a half century ago when interest
revived.

Fluid inclusions are almost ubiquitous in geologic samples. It is,

therefore, fluid inclusion studies are applicable to a variety of geologic problems
and area. It has now been frequently used in solving geological problems
particularly related to ore genesis, gemmology, petrogenesis, mineralogenesis,
tectanogenesis and petroleum geology. In the study of ore deposits, fluid
inclusions have provided good information that has been used in many ways both
in immediate problems of understanding the physical and chemical conditions of
ore deposition and also for the problem of mineral exploration. Roedder (1972)
summarized a good account of the developments in the fluid inclusion studies.

In gemmology, the fluid inclusions have proven to be valuable defects.

Their studies are helpful not only in distinguishing natural from synthetic
gemstone but also help in gem identification either synthetic or treated, in the
exploration for gem deposits and also in deciphering the physico-chemical
conditions of the formation of the gemstones and recognizing the source of the
fluid.

Realizing the importance of fluid inclusion in the mineral genetic studies,

the samples of quartz and feldspar of pegmatites are subjected to homogenization
and cryogenic studies on the Linkam heating/freezing stage. The result of the
heating and freezing are presented in this chapter in order to understand the
P-V-T-X parameters of the fluid that gave rise to gemstone mineralization in the
pegmatites of the of mica belt.

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6.1 SAMPLE PREPARATION AND INSTRUMENTATION

Samples of pegmatites from the present areas of study are selected for
studying fluid inclusions in some selected minerals (quartz and feldspar). The
selected samples are subjected to initial slicing; using a thin cutter. A profuse
supply of cold water was maintained to prevent damage to the inclusions due to
local heating and cracking. Further reduction in the thickness of the sections are
carried out by coarse grinding followed by the fine grinding on a glass using
various grades of silicon carbides. Flat thin sections of uniform thickness (200-
300µm), polished on both sides (known as doubly polished wafers), were
prepared for the fluid inclusions studies.

Microthermometric measurement of the fluid inclusions of pegmatite

were carried out on a pre-calibrated Linkam Heating and Freezing Stage (model
THMSG-600) mounted on the Nikon (model ECLIPSE E600-POL) microscope
with long working distance objectives. The heating and freezing stage (Linkam-
THMSG-600) is designed using platinum resistor sensor and provides a
temperature range of -190º to +600ºC. The heating element is cased into a silver
block to form an integral heater and sensor assembly. The THMSG-600 stage is
connected to the temperature programmer (TMS-94) by stage lead. The stage is
cooled using the LNP2 cooling systems which operate directly from a source of
unpressurised liquid nitrogen .

6.2 FLUID INCLUSION PETROGRAPHY

The foremost quest in the field of Fluid inclusion studies is giving details
about the petrography, as suggested by Kerkhof (2001) that the petrographic
microscopy of a rock sample is the first and essential steps of any fluid inclusion
study. A proper interpretation of the fluid inclusion can be made only when
textural relationship between the inclusions and the host mineral is considered.
The fluid inclusion petrography therefore, is carefully carried out for the present
study of the pegmatites in order to establish the textural relationship between the

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inclusion and the host mineral. This also helps in selecting the suitable inclusion
for microthermometric measurements and also to classify the various fluid
inclusions present in the sample.

The fluid inclusions characteristics in pegmatites were studied under a

transmitted light microscope with high power magnification objectives, combined
with long focusing light and condenser below the sample.

6.2.1 Classification and Petrographic characteristics of the Fluid Inclusions.

A substantial number of fluid inclusions are present in the quartz and

feldspar from the pegmatites of study area. These inclusions belong to primary
(P), pseudosecondary (PS) and secondary (S) inclusions categories. These P, PS,
& S inclusions are the classes related with the timing of formation of the
inclusion relative to that of the host mineral. The identification of P, PS, and S
inclusions is based on the criteria suggested by Roedder (1981) and Kerkhof
(2001). The inclusions present in different samples are further classified, based
on the phases present within the inclusions at room temperature and their
composition, into five types as given below;

Type I Multiphase aqueous inclusions

Type II Multiphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions
Type IIIa Biphase aqueous inclusions
Type III
Type IIIb Biphase aqueous with nitrogen inclusions
Type IV Biphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions
Type Va Monophase carbonic inclusions
Type V
Type Vb Monophase nitrogen inclusions

A summary of the characteristics of these inclusions is given in the table 6.1.

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 Table 6.1: Classification of the Fluid inclusion from the area and their characteristics

Type of inclusion I II III IV V

Name Multiphase Multiphase Biphase inclusions Biphase Monophase inclusions

aqueous aqueous- aqueous-
inclusions carbonic carbonic
inclusions inclusions
IIIa IIIb Va Vb
No. of optically Multiphase Multiphase Two
detectable phases Two Two One One

Gas
Type of phases Solid, Liquid Solid, Liquid Liquid and Liquid and Lq. CO2 Gas Gas
and Vapour H2O Lq.CO2 Vapour Vapour CO2 and Lq.
Gas CO2 H2 O
Liquid (L)
Vapour (V) ratio L >V L >V L >V L >V L >G …… ……

Shape Subrounded to Subrounded to Irregular Elongated Elliptical to Semi-circular, Elongated

irregular irregular sub rounded circular to
elliptical

Size 5-15µm 5-12µm 5 to 25µm 5 to 20µm 5 to 25µm. 3 to 12 µm 3 to 15 µm

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Type I (Multiphase aqueous inclusions)

The multiphase aqueous inclusions are characterized by the presence

of two daughter crystals along with aqueous liquid and vapour. These
inclusions are common in all the samples studied, and are present in both
quartz and feldspar minerals. They mainly occur as primary inclusions, mostly
as isolated inclusions (Fig. 6.1) and rarely as group. They show sharp and
regular boundaries of the cavities which are subrounded to irregular in shape.
However a few of them are also present as negative crystals shape. The size of
inclusions varies from 5-15µm. The daughter crystals are mainly halite,
however in rare cases sylvite is also present. The identification of daughter
crystals is done on their optical properties. Halite is cubic in shape while
sylvite shows globular form with corroded edges. Both are isotropic in nature.
They have variable ratio of liquid vapour and solid. The vapour is generally
ranging between 10-20% of the total volume. The size of daughter crystals
varies between 2-5 µm.

Type II (Multiphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions)

Type II inclusions are not very common as compared to Type I

Inclusion, and are found within quartz mineral only. They are distinguished
from type I inclusions by the occurrence immiscible CO2 during freezing
cycle. They are characterized by the presence of liquid CO2, gas CO2, and
liquid H2O with only one halite crystal (Fig. 6.2). They are subrounded to
regular in shape. Negative crystals are also seen. The size of inclusions varies
from 5-18µm.The mean ratio of V: S: L is 20:20:60.

Type III (Biphase inclusions)

These types of inclusions are present in quartz and feldspar minerals.

They are characterized by the presence of liquid and vapour phases. During
Raman Spectroscopy, a rare sub type of these inclusions has also been

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recognized. Rarely some of the inclusions were found to contain nitrogen. On
the bases of the composition they are further sub classified as Type III-A and
Type III-B. Type III-A is mostly aqueous biphase inclusions while Type III-B
is containing additional N2 along with H2O. Visually, however, no change in
both type have been recognized. During freezing no visible CO2 phase were
noticed in these inclusions. In type III inclusions the liquid gas ratio is variable
but liquid is always more than vapour (Fig. 6.3). The shape of cavity is mostly
irregular. The size of these inclusions is highly variable ranging from 5 to
25µm.These aqueous inclusions consist of only two phases. These inclusions
are mostly present as isolated inclusions or in group. Some secondary
inclusions forming trails along the healed fractures are also present. The type
III inclusions are characterized by the higher liquid/vapour ratio. They contain
about 60 to 70% liquid and 30 to 40% vapour of the total inclusion volume.
These inclusions are commonly present with all other types of inclusions.

Type IV (Biphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions)

The Biphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions are abundant among all the

samples. The host mineral is quartz as well as feldspar. These are mainly
primary, pseudosecondary and secondary inclusions. The shape of inclusions
varies from elliptical to sub rounded. Some negative and irregular shapes are
also present. The size varies from 5 to 25µm. At ambient laboratory
temperature only two phases are present in these inclusions (Fig. 6.4). But on
freezing they show three phases. These are liquid CO2, gas CO2, and aqueous
liquid. The total CO2, volumetric proportion ranges from 10 to 60%. They
occur mostly with Type III inclusions.

Type V (Monophase inclusions)

In Monophase inclusion presence of only one phase is seen with 100%

gas. Based on Raman spectra two types of gases were identified in these
inclusions and hence classified as Type V-A as Monophase carbonic
inclusions and Type V-B as monophase nitrogen inclusions (Fig. 6.5). On the

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 10µm 10µm

Fig. 6.1. Multiphase aqueous inclusions. Fig. 6.2. Multiphase aqueous-carbonic

inclusions.

10µm 10µm

Fig. 6.3. Biphase aqueous inclusions. Fig. 6.4. Biphase aqueous-carbonic

inclusions.

10µm 10µm

Fig. 6.5. Monophase nitrogen inclusions. Fig. 6.6. Trail of monophase carbonic
inclusions.

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freezing of Type V-A inclusions, they are found to be carbonic in nature. They
are common in the samples from the studied area, and are present in both
quartz and feldspar minerals. They occur with type III and type IV inclusions.
Their shape varies from circular to elliptical. The size of these inclusions
varies from 3 to 12 µm. Generally they are seen isolated but in

some samples trails are also seen (Fig. 6.6). Hence they are either primary or
secondary in origin.

6.3 MICROTHERMOMETRY
As the secondary inclusions are of no use for the present objectives of
the study, only primary and pseudosecondary inclusions were selected for the
microthermometric measurements. The inclusion which showed sign of
leakage or necking down effects were discarded. Samples which showed the
presence vary small size (dust like) inclusions were also discarded. Repeated
measurements showed the standard deviation of absolute temperature always
less than + 2.5°C for temperatures greater 100°C, and < 0.2°C for cryometric
measurements i.e, lower than 20°C. The freezing and heating results are
presented below.

6.3.1 Freezing Studies

The freezing is done in the Linkam-THSMG-600 stage by passing a

flow of Oxygen-free nitrogen gas through a copper coil immersed in a 2 liter
Dewar flask of liquid N2. In order to get the best results following steps were
adopted for freezing.
1. The selected inclusion is super cooled until it was completely frozen i.e.
content of the inclusion solidify.
2. The temperature was then allowed to rise gradually. The heating rate was
kept from 3ºC/minutes to 10ºC/ minutes.
3. The number of phases that were produced during the gradual heating were
observed and recorded.

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Different cryogenic measurement made for the different types of inclusions
are described in the following paragraphs.

TYPE I

These inclusions were supercooled up to temperature of -120ºC to

trigger the solidification. Then these inclusions were heated slowly till first
melting take place. At this point temperature of first melting (Te) was noted. In
this type the Te ranges between -32.5°C to -38.4°C in quartz and -33.2°C to -
41.2°C in feldspar within the pegmatite from the study area. On further
heating the final melting was noted. This is temperature of melting of ice (Tm
ice) which ranges between -2.0°C to -8.9°C with average of 4.04°C in quartz
and -8.7°C to -11.8°C with average 10.18°C in feldspar. However since the
halite was also present in the fluid. This temperature may not be representing
the true temperature as hydrohalite might have been developed as was evident
by the melting temperature. The melting temperature in some of inclusions
were recorded up to +2°C. The freezing data of these inclusions is given in
Table 6.2. The graphical representation in form of the histogram of the
measurement for Tm ice and Te taken for the type I inclusions are shown in Fig.
6.7 and Fig 6.8.

Table 6.2: Freezing studies of the Type-I inclusions

Sample No. Host Mineral Te (in °C) Tm ice (in °C)
SLI-6 Feldspar -33.2 -9.1
ʺ ʺ -37.4 -11.8
SLI-8 Quartz -34.3 -2.4
ʺ ʺ -37.1 -8.9
SLI-4 ʺ -32.5 -1.9
ʺ ʺ -36.7 2.0
ʺ ʺ -38.4 -5.0
SLI-10 Feldspar -37.1 -10.3
ʺ ʺ -41.2 -11.0
ʺ ʺ -34.0 -8.7

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TYPE II

The freezing data of the type II inclusions is given in table 6.3. These
multiphase aqueous-carbonic inclusions exhibit the maximum number phases
transformation during the freezing because of their limited solubility between
H2O and CO2 at room temperature. These inclusions showed typical two
immiscible liquids namely as aqueous liquid and liquid CO2 with gas CO2 with
solid. The homogenization of CO2 was carried out as a part of freezing cycle.
The inclusions are supercooled up to -130°C to trigger the solidification. The
inclusion at this stage of the freezing comprises of solid CO2, CO2 vapour,
clathrate and ice. On gradual heating of these inclusions at first the liquid CO2
appeared and then solid CO2 completely melt between -66.2°C to -56.9°C.
Histogram for the melting of CO2 is given in Fig. 6.9. On further heating the
ice crystal are completely melted but vapour bubble remains distorted in
shape. The clathrate dissociates between -3.4°C to 5.0°C (Tm clath). Histogram
for the temperature of clathrate dissociation (Tm clath) is given in Fig 6.10. The
clathrate dissociation is linked with the sudden appearance in liquid CO2
around a perfectly round gas bubble rich in CO2. On Further warming the CO2
is homogenizing in to liquid phase between 19.9°C to 26.0°C (TH CO2).

Histogram for (TH CO2) is given in Fig. 6.11.

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Frequency
2
Quartz
Feldspar
1

0
-15 15 -10 10 -5 5 0 0 5 5
Tmice ( C)
Fig. 6.7. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of ice of Type I

3
Frequency

2
Quartz
1 Feldspar

0
-44 44 -40 40 -36 36 -32 32

Te ( C)

Fig. 6.8. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of Type I

3
Frequency

2
Quartz
1

0
-70 70 -65 65 -60 60 -55 55

Tmco2 ( C)

Fig. 6.9. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of CO2 of Type II

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 Table 6.3: Freezing studies of the Type -II inclusions
Sample No Host Tm CO2 Tm Clath TH CO2
Mineral (in °C) (in °C) (in °C)
SLI-3 Quartz -65.5 -1.9 22.2
ʺ ʺ -56.9 -2.1 24.6
ʺ ʺ -66.2 4.5 19.9
ʺ ʺ -65.6 5.0 24.0
ʺ ʺ -63.1 -3.4 23.0
ʺ ʺ -64.1 -2.9 23.1
ʺ ʺ -58.2 -1.9 26.0
SLI-1 Quartz -61.1 1.8 25.0
ʺ -63.2 2.0 20.0
SLI-2 Quartz -57.1 -1.5 22.0
ʺ -58.1 -1.1 21.0

TYPE III

In the freezing studies of these biphase aqueous inclusions, (Type-

IIIa) temperature was lowered up to -120°C until the whole aqueous phase
changes into solid phase (ice crystals). After the complete freezing the
temperature was gradually increased. The first liquid appeared between the
temperature (Te) ranges between -28.3°C to -45.3°C in quartz and -29.2°C to
-41.1°C in feldspar. At this temperature the inclusion was composed of liquid
+ ice and shows distortion in vapour bubble. The heating of these inclusions
was continued and the final ice melting was noted (Tm ice) between temperature
ranges of -3.5°C to -17.9°C in quartz and -7.2°C to -11.9°C in feldspar. The
freezing data of these inclusions given in the table 6.4. The graphical
representation in form of the histogram of the measurement for Tm ice and Te
for the type III inclusions are shown in Fig. 6.12 and Fig 6.13. Those inclusion
which don’t shows any changes after freezing below -140°C (Type-IIIb) were
studied by Raman spectroscopy.

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Table 6.4: Freezing studies of the Type-III inclusions
Sample No Host Mineral Te (in °C) Tm ice (in °C)
SLI-9 Feldspar -35.1 -8.1
ʺ ʺ -30.1 -7.2
SLI-5 Quartz -45.3 -9.8
ʺ ʺ -43.9 -15.2
ʺ ʺ -40.1 -11.7
SLI-3 ʺ -33.1 -10.8
ʺ ʺ -32.1 -11.9
SLI-10 Feldspar -29.2 -10.1
ʺ ʺ -35.2 -8.4
ʺ ʺ -41.1 -9.4
SLI-4 Quartz -33.4 -13.7
ʺ ʺ -31.7 -9.4
ʺ ʺ -28.3 -3.5
SLI-8 Quartz -41.8 -9.8
ʺ ʺ -38.9 -10.9
ʺ ʺ -45.3 -6.7
ʺ ʺ -43.9 -14.2
ʺ ʺ -42.8 -17.9
ʺ ʺ -42.0 -9.5
ʺ ʺ -38.6 -10.2
ʺ ʺ -39.3 -14.6
ʺ ʺ -41.2 -13.0

TYPE IV

The freezing data of the Type IV inclusions is given in Table 6.5

These carbonic aqueous inclusions showed typical two immiscible liquids
namely an aqueous liquid and liquid CO2 with gas CO2. These inclusions
were supercooled up to -120°C to trigger the solidification. At this stage one
of the CO2 phase froze to form half moon shaped white mass of solid CO2
and darker portion as CO2 gas.

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Frequency
2
Quartz
1

0
-4 4 -2 2 0 0 2 2 4 4 6 6
T m clath ( C)

Fig. 6.10. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of clathrate of Type II

3
Frequency

2
Quartz
1

0
19 19 21 21 23 23 25 25 27 27

THco2 ( C)

Fig. 6.11. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of CO2 of Type II

6
5
4
Frequency

3
Quartz
2
Feldspar
1
0
-18 18 -14 14 -10 10 -6 6 -2 2

Tm ice ( C)

Fig. 6.12. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of ice of Type III

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Table 6.5: Freezing studies of the Type-IV inclusions
Sample Host Tm CO2 Tm clath TH CO2
No mineral (in °C) (in °C) (in °C)
SLI-7 Feldspar -57.4 -1.8 21.4
ʺ ʺ -57.1 -2.0 23.4
SLI-6 Feldspar -55.9 -5.5 19.8
ʺ ʺ -56.0 -2.4 15.7
ʺ ʺ -56.8 -2.3 24.0
SLI-2 Feldspar -58.2 -3.0 26.2
ʺ ʺ -59.0 -5.7 20.7
ʺ ʺ -56.2 -4.3 18.4
SLI-8 Quartz -56.4 -2.4 26.7
ʺ ʺ -57.2 1.2 24.6
ʺ ʺ -58.8 -4.1 21.7
SLI-4 Quartz -56.1 1.5 18.0
ʺ ʺ -57.4 -4.0 19.4
SLI-5 Quartz -59.4 -2.5 23.4
ʺ ʺ -58.1 -1.3 25.9
ʺ ʺ -56.7 -4.9 26.3

The inclusions at this stage of the freezing comprised of solid CO2, CO2
vapour, clathrate and ice. The clathrate was identified by its optical property
of being colourless and isotropic. On heating at first the melting of CO2 took
place at a temperature range between -56.1° C to -59.4° C (Tm CO2) in quartz
and -55.9°C to -59.0°C in feldspar. On further heating the clathrate
dissociated between -4.9°C to 1.5°C (Tm clath) in quartz and -5.7 °C to -
1.8°C in feldspar. Histogram for the temperature of clathrate dissociation (Tm
clath) and temperature of first melting of CO2 is given in Fig 6.14 and 6.15.The
clathrate dissociation is linked with the sudden appearance in liquid CO2
around a perfectly round gas bubble rich in CO2. On Further warming the
CO2 was homogenizing (TH CO2) in to liquid phase between 15.7°C to 26.2°C
in feldspar and 18.0°C to 26.7°C in quartz, as shown in the form of histogram
in Fig. 6.16.

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7
6
5

Frequency
4
3 Quartz
2 Feldspar
1
0
-5050 -4545 -4040 35
-35 30
-30 25
-25
Te ( C)

Fig. 6.13. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of Type III

5

3
Frequency

2 Quartz
Feldspar
1

0
6 6 3 3 0 0 3 3

Tm clath ( C)

Fig. 6.14. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of clathrate Type IV

4
Frequency

2 Quartz
Feldspar
1

0
-60 60 -59 59 -58 58 -57 57 -56 -55
Tmco2 ( C)

Fig. 6.15. Histogram showing temperature of first melting of CO2 of Type IV

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TYPE V

Type-Va, inclusions were supercooled upto temperature of -120.0°C to

trigger the solidification.

Table 6.6: Freezing studies of the Type-V inclusions.

Sample No Host mineral Tm CO2 (in °C)
SLI-8 Quartz -56.3
ʺ ʺ -59.0
ʺ ʺ -58.7
SLI-7 Feldspar -57.1
ʺ ʺ -56.2
SLI-4 Quartz -56.2
ʺ ʺ -57.1
SLI-3 Quartz -57.3
ʺ ʺ -57.4
ʺ ʺ -55.1
ʺ ʺ -58.0
SLI-5 Quartz -56.4
ʺ ʺ -57.3
ʺ ʺ -55.7
ʺ ʺ -58.7

At this stage the inclusions contain only freezed CO2 solid. Then the inclusion
is heated slowly till CO2 liquid appeared for the first time and CO2 melting
temperature (Tm CO2) was noted. At this stage the bubble of CO2 gas existed
with the liquid CO2. In this type of inclusions the Tm CO2 ranges between -
55.1°C to -59.0°C in quartz and 57.1°C to 56.2°C in feldspar. The freezing
data of these inclusions is given in table 6.6 and histogram for melting of CO2
is given in Fig. 6.17.

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Frequency
3
Quartz
2
Feldspar
1

0
15 120 18 150 22 180 26 210 30 240
TH

Fig. 6.16. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of CO2 of Type IV

8
7
6
5
Frequency

4
3 Quartz
2 Feldspar

1
0
-61 61 -59 59 -57 57 -55 55

Tmco2 ( C)

Fig. 6.17. Histogram showing temperature of melting of CO2 of Type V

7
6
5
Frequency

4
3 Quartz
Feldspar
2
1
0
130 130 150 150 170170 190190 220220
Tds

Fig. 6.18. Histogram showing temperature of dissolution of halite of Type I

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 Type-Vb, these inclusions did not completely freezed even upto -
140°C suggesting presence of N2 or some hydrocarbons. The Raman spectra
in such inclusions confirmed presence of N2 into it.

6.3.2 Heating Studies

The heating studies were carried out on all the types of inclusions
obtained in the quartz and feldspar from both areas of study. After every
homogenization test, the temperature was gradually lower down to check the
reappearance of the bubbles in its original form. The rate of heating was kept
at 10°C to 15°C per minute, to get uniform heating. The homogenization data
was checked at a heating rate of 1°C to 5°C per minute to minimize the
recording error. Repeated measurements were undertaken to minimize the
error in data. The results of the homogenization tests for inclusions are
discussed in the following pages.

Type I

These inclusions contain one or more daughter crystals; therefore

during heating of these inclusions, care was taken to observe the dissolution
behavior of each daughter crystal, apart from the total homogenization of
fluid. The result for the Type I inclusions is given in Table 6.7.

Dissolution temperature of solid Tds (Halite) ranges between 139.3°C

to 196.2°C with mean temperature of 170.9°C for quartz and 168.1°C to
171.4°C with mean temperature of 169.8°C for feldspar. The total
homogenization temperature of these inclusions ranges between 185.0°C to
310.0°C with mean temperature of 256.1°C in quartz and 280.0°C to 315.0°C
with mean of 298°C in feldspar. In some inclusions vapour bubble disappeared
before daughter crystal. The histogram of the dissolution temperature of solid
(Tds) Fig. 6.18 with a peak between 170°C to 190°C. The complete
homogenization temperature of these inclusions is shown in Fig. 6.19 with a
peak between 270°C to 300°C.

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Type II

These inclusions consist of halite daughter crystal with liquid and

vapour. During the heating of these inclusions, the dissolution of daughter
crystal and the homogenization of inclusions were considered. Their results
are listed in Table 6.8.

Table 6.7: Heating studies of the Type-I inclusions.

Sample Host Tds Halite TH Homogenizat

No. mineral (in °C) (in °C) ion Phase
SLI-8 Quartz 196.2 280.6 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 173.4 230.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 140.1 307.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 152.2 243.4 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 165.4 210.8 ʺ
SLI-6 Feldspar 171.4 280.0 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 169.2 295.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 170.4 310.0 ʺ
SLI-4 Quartz 184.1 295.0 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 139.3 185.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 169.2 236.3 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 195.5 310.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 172.9 210.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 174.4 270.9 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 177.2 270.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 182.4 280.1 ʺ
SLI-10 Feldspar 170.3 315.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 168.1 290.0 ʺ

The dissolution temperature of halite (Tds) in these inclusions range from

182.0°C to 222.0°C. All the multiphase inclusions were homogenized into
liquid phase and daughter crystal disappear before disappearance of bubble.
The total homogenizing temperature of these inclusions ranges from 198.0°C
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 6
5
4

Frequency
3
Quartz
2
Feldspar
1
0
180180 210 210 240 240 270 270 300 300 330 330

TH ( C)
Fig. 6.19. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type I
8
7
6
5
Frequency

4
3
Quartz
2
1
0
180180 190190 200200 210
210 220
220 230
230

Tds ( C)

Fig. 6.20. Histogram showing temperature of dissolution of halite of Type II

6
5
4
Frequency

3
2 Quartz

1
0
190190 200200 210210 220
220 230
230 240
240

TH ( C)

Fig. 6.21. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type II

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to 233.0°C. Most of these inclusions shows homogenizing temperature
between 190.0°C to 210.0°C. The histogram of the dissolution temperature of
solid (Tds) and the complete homogenization temperature of these inclusions
is given in Fig. 6.20 and 6.21.

Table 6.8: Heating studies of the Type-II inclusions

Sample Host Tds Halite TH Homogenization

No. Mineral (in °C) (in °C) Phase
SLI 3 Quartz 186.0 199.0 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 190.7 200.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 200.0 222.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 208.0 226.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 222.0 233.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 211.0 232.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 197.0 207.0 ʺ
SLI-2 Quartz 195.6 215.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 210.0 222.8 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 200.7 217.6 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 198.4 207.0 ʺ
SLI-1 Quartz 182.0 198.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 191.7 205.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 198.4 210.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 210.0 224.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 194.2 215.8 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 189.0 205.6 ʺ

Type III

The aqueous biphase inclusions are present in the quartz and feldspar
from both areas. Mostly the inclusions homogenize in liquid phase, between
temperature range of 100.1°C to 301.1°C in quartz and 175.6°C to 280.4°C in
feldspar. A summary of the heating data for Type III inclusion is given in
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Table 6.9. The complete data set for Type III inclusions is given in Appendix-
I. The maximum samples falling between 190.0°C to 220.0°C range in
feldspar and 100.0°C to 130.0°C range in quartz. The histogram showing TH
values for Type-III inclusions is given in Fig. 6.22.

Type IV

The homogenization data of Type IV inclusions is summarized in the

Table 6.10 and detailed in Appendix-II. The temperature of homogenization of
CO2 is described under freezing studies heading. In this type all inclusions
homogenize into liquid phase between temperature range of 129.2°C to
288.5.0°C for quartz with average 182.40°C and 130.2°C to 250.1°C with a
average of 206.17°C for feldspar. The histogram showing TH values for Type-
IV inclusions is given in Fig. 6.23.

Table 6.9: Heating studies of the Type-III inclusions

Sample Host No. of TH in °C Homogenization

No. Mineral Inclusions Phase
Min. Max.
SLI-3 Quartz 7 172.9 235.0 Liquid
SLI-5 ʺ 10 200.4 301.1 ʺ
SLI-8 ʺ 12 100.1 161.9 ʺ
SLI-4 ʺ 4 180.2 220.4 Liquid
SLI-10 Feldspar 3 175.6 210.1 ʺ
SLI-9 ʺ 5 198.1 280.4 ʺ

Type V

For the CO2 bearing monophase inclusions the first melting

temperature and homogenization of CO2 phase obtained during freezing
experiment and is already discussed under the freezing study. On heating no
phase changes are observed
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10
Frequency

8
6
Quartz
4
Feldspar
2
0
100 130
100 130 160
160 190
190 220
220 250
250 280
280 310
310

TH ( C)

Fig. 6.22. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type III

6
5
4
Frequency

3
Quartz
2
Feldspar
1
0
120 150
120 150 180180 210210 240240270 270300 300

TH ( C)

Fig. 6.23. Histogram showing temperature of homogenization of Type IV

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Table 6.10: Heating Studies of the Type-IV inclusions.

Sample Host No. of TH in °C Homogenizat

No. Mineral Inclusions Min. Max. ion Phase

SLI-4 Quartz 5 177.7 241.1 Liquid

SLI-5 ʺ 5 251.8 288.5 ʺ
SLI-8 ʺ 7 129.2 191.2 ʺ
SLI-2 Feldspar 3 181.1 210.2 ʺ
SLI-6 ʺ 6 130.2 225.1 ʺ
SLI-7 ʺ 4 148.0 220.1 ʺ

6.4 RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY

Raman spectroscopy is an advanced tool for determining the

composition of the fluid inclusions (solid, liquid and gas) and visualizes the 3-
D shape of the inclusions for fast confocal volume imaging. A Raman system
coupled to a confocal microscope is required to obtain high spatial resolution
and to analyze inclusion located below the surface without destruction.

6.4.1 Sample and method

The Raman spectra were obtained on the uncovered and uncoated

wafers used for fluid inclusion studies, Raman analysis as well as for studying
the textural relationship between grains.

The Raman spectroscopy work for fluid inclusions is carried out at the
Laser Micro Raman Spectroscopy Laboratory of Wadia Institute of Himalayan
Geology, Dehradun. Horibe JY-Lab Ram HR Raman Spectrometer equipped
with edge filters is used for the Raman probe, The instrument is fitted with
confocal optics, 1800 and 600 lines nm grating, 1024×256 pixels
multichannels motarized stage and lab specification software. The Olympus
BX41 microscope is used to focus the excitation 514.4 nm argon ion laser

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beam on the samples. The Raman signals are collected as backscattered beam
which are allowed to pass through the filters and then to the spectrometer, and
are collected in the detector. The conofocal arrangement by pinhole helps in
the focusing with a 100X objective. Labspec software is used to control the
instrument, manage and process the data and obtaining the Raman analysis
(calculation of peak position, peak intensity, band area, and band width). Two
types of inclusions, Type-IIIb and Type-Vb were analysed by Raman Probe for
studying their compositions.

6.4.2 Micro Raman Spectroscopy of Fluid inclusions

For analyzing the composition of some of the fluid inclusion Raman

spectroscopy technique was used. Those inclusion which does not shows any
changes in freezing studies despite lowering the temperature upto -140°C were
selected. Two type of inclusions, biphase and monophase classified as, Type-
IIIb and Type-Vb shows presence of nitrogen in addition to aqueous (water)
and pure nitrogen. These inclusion were found in quartz mineral within
pegmatites from the study area. This type of inclusion occurs in groups with a
heterogeneity distribution. They are around 5-15 μm in size, elliptical or
nearly circle in shape, and grows along the crystal zones of quartz grains
without orientation and co-existed with vapor-liquid inclusions, implying
these inclusions were captured with those vapor-liquid inclusions at the same
time. Moreover, there are not any N2 inclusions were found nearby the micro-
fracture in quartz grains, indicating the pure nitrogen inclusion are primary
inclusions.

The results of analyses shows that there are three major peaks, the
prominent peak belongs to the host mineral quartz, second high intensity peak
is the peak of nitrogen and third one is the H2O peak (Fig. 6.24). Apart from
this there are few monophase inclusions with 100% nitrogen. The peak value
for this type of inclusion varies between 2328.9 and 2331.8λ (cm-1) (Fig.
6.25), which suggest belonging to the nitrogen peak. The H2O peaks on
spectrogram comes around 3430λ (cm-1) (Fig. 6.26). The Raman signal of

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liquid H2O is very broad and changes its shape depending on temperature and
salinity of the solution. Due to comparably low Raman intensity nitrogen is
usually not a dominant gas species in fluid inclusions. The analysis results
indicats the composition of this type inclusion is dominated by nitrogen with
minor H2O.

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Quartz

N2

H2O

Fig. 6.24. Raman spectral peaks of Type IIIb

N2

Fig. 6.25. Raman spectral peaks of N2

H2O

Fig. 6.26. Raman spectral peaks of H2O

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CHAPTER-7
DISCUSSION

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 DISCUSSION
The Great Mica Belt of Jharkhand and Bihar is one of the best field
laboratories for carrying out work on pegmatites. Numerous mineral
prospectors and mining companies have been exploiting the area for world
class ruby mica for more than one and half centuries. The large number of
unattended underground mine openings and artisanal mines are available in
area. This offers a unique opportunity to study the different kind of zoned and
unzoned pegmatites for their mineral potential and genesis. Mahadevan (1967)
have classified the pegmatites of Great Mica Belt into four categories:
1) Pegmatite occurring within granitic rocks;
2) Pegmatite occurring within schistose country rock;
3) Pegmatite occurring along fracture planes, and
4) Pegmatite occurring within metamorphic rocks.

The Pegmatites which occur within the granitic rock are generally present as
segregated masses, nests and dikes in the granitic rocks. They are both
unzoned and zoned pegmatite. These are mainly containing biotite and
occasionally ruby mica. The pegmatites within the schistose country rock are
generally ill defined coarse grained bodies. They are mostly unzoned and
consist mostly of quartz, perthite, plagioclase, biotite, tourmaline and
muscovite. The third type of pegmatites generally consists of sillimanite,
muscovite, quartz and subordinate amount of plagioclase. The most important
pegmatites from economic point of view are the fourth type. These types of
pegmatite occur as concordant or discordant bodies within the metamorphic
rocks. They are varying in their length from few cm to approximately 500 mts.
With few cm to more than 25 mts in width.

The present study, however, recognized a fifth kind of pegmatitic body

in the area for the first time. These pegmatites are present within the mica
schist and amphibolites. They are intruded along the foliation planes of the
mica-schist and along fractures in the amphibolites. It is mostly plagioclase
rich with less quantity of quartz and alkali feldspar. The other minerals are
biotite and apatite. The thickness of such pegmatite veins are of few cm only.
But they are numerous in Lokai- Indarwa area. Some of these pegmatites are

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enriched in blue sheen plagioclase feldspar, commercially known as
moonstone.

The artisanal mine present in the Lokai-Indarwa area provided an

excellent opportunity to understand the gemmological characteristics of the
moonstone as well as to understand the genesis of this new type of plagioclase
rich pegmatites of Great Mica Belt. The geological setting, petrographic
features of the rock types, variation in their chemical as well as mineralogical
composition, gemmological characteristics and microthermometry of fluid
inclusions have been described in preceding chapters. These results reveals
interesting and significant features of the gem bearing pegmatites which throw
light on some fundamental genesis problems for these kind of pegmatites. In
the present chapter the synthesis of the data generated in the present research
work is done to understand the genesis of moonstone bearing pegmatite of
Lokai-Indarwa area of Great Mica Belt. An attempt has also been made to
evaluate the gemstone potential of the area.

Many workers have proposed different theories for the genesis of

pegmatites, present on global level. A synthesis of the global data on
pegmatite will help to understand the genesis of pegmatites from any area.
Keeping this in mind the various modals suggested by different workers is
been given in this chapter. The physico-chemical conditions for the formation
of gemstone (moonstone) are also discussed in the following paragraphs along
with gemstone resource of the area. The genesis of the moonstone bearing
pegmatites is also discussed in following paragraphs by considering, major
and trace elements composition of the rock.

7.1 Models for the genesis of Pegmatites

Generally “pegmatites” is a rock with giant grain size. The terms

“granitic”, “alkaline”, “basic” or others, allow a better comprehension of the
nature of the pegmatitic rock. What typifies the world’s most famous
pegmatites is a combination of gigantic crystal size and extreme enrichment of

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rare elements. However, pegmatites actually have the greatest range of grain
sizes known in any rock type, from sub-millimeter to tens of meters.
Pegmatitic textures can develop in any intrusive igneous rock type from
ultramafic, to granitic, to syenitic in composition. Most commonly, the term is
used to refer to granitic pegmatites and is generally understood to refer to rock
of overall granitic composition when it is used without a qualifying adjective
(e.g. gabbroic pegmatite). Granitic pegmatites are composed predominantly of
quartz and feldspars with accessory mica.

For over a half century, different workers have made a significant

advances in the understanding of the genesis of pegmatites (Jahns and Tuttle,
1963; Jahns and Burnham, 1969; Jahns,1982; London, 1986, 1996, 2005;
Webber et al., 1997; Simmons, 2007). Although no universally accepted
model of pegmatite genesis has yet emerged that satisfactorily explains all the
diverse features of pegmatites. During early periods of work on the genesis of
pegmatites i.e. during seventies the most widely accepted model of pegmatite
genesis suggested that pegmatites formed by equilibrium crystallization of
coexisting granitic melt and hydrous fluid at or slightly below the hydrous
granite liquidus (Jahns and Burnham, 1969). More recently, the detailed
mineralogical, geochemical and experimental investigations and experimental
studies have led to a much improved understanding of the details of pegmatite
genesis (Cerny, 2005 and London, 2005).

Much of the work has been concentrated around the granitic

pegmatites but other types have also been studied. Most researchers favoured
the genesis of pegmatites from residual melts derived from the crystallization
of granitic plutons. Incompatible components, fluxes, volatiles and rare
elements, are enriched in the residual melts. The presence of fluxes and
volatiles, which lower the crystallization temperature, decrease nucleation
rates, melt polymerization and viscosity, and increase diffusion rates and
solubility, are considered to be critical to the development of large crystals
(Simmons and Webber 2008). Some of the popular models for the genesis of
pegmatites are discussed in following paragraphs.

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7.1.1 The Early Models

During early periods, Jahns, (1955) published a good review work on

pegmatites covering every conceivable mechanism to explain pegmatites. The
most widely held view in earlier time, which can be traced to Brogger (1890),
is that the distinctive features of pegmatites arise from the interplay of
coexisting silicate melt and water vapor. Jahns and Tuttle (1963) cited
experimental laboratory studies as confirmation of the essential role of water
vapor in the formation of pegmatite. Jahns’ model that changed over time,
however, was the role of a thermal gradient in promoting the segregation of
alkalis. Jahns gradually came to accept that fractionation of alkalis between
melt and vapor is an intrinsic feature of closed granitic melt-vapor systems at
equilibrium (Jahns, 1982). However the most popular model for the origin of
pegmatites was proposed by Jahns and Burnham (1969). The works of Jahns
became the fundamental precept of the Jahns and Burnham (1969) model. One
of the important features of this model is about the incongruent fractionation
of K over Na into an aqueous fluid phase in a closed granitic system close to
equilibrium. This has not been corroborated by several experimental programs
employing various methods with pure and saline aqueous fluids. London
(1992, 1996, 2005) raised and discussed other problematic features of the
Jahns model, which include numerous and significant discrepancies in the
vertical zoning sequence and the distribution of Na- and K-rich domains
within pegmatite dikes (London, 1985).

7.1.2 The Recent Models

In last 25 years significant changes in the understanding of the

pegmatite genesis has taken place. Much of the work is based on the
experimental works of different workers (Cerny, 1985, London, 2004;
Simmons et al, 1987, 2003, 2005, 2012; Cerny et al, 2012 and Thomas and
Devinson, 2012). Many researchers suggested that pegmatites crystallize at the
temperature of the water-rich granite solidus, near 650-700 °C (London,
2004). The proposed temperatures of the final stages of pegmatite
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crystallization have declined over the last few decades. The Jahns model
suggested that pegmatites crystallize at or near the hydrous minimum melt
temperatures of about 600 °C (Jahns & Burnham, 1969). Based on stable
isotopic studies, Taylor et al. (1979) proposed temperatures of emplacement of
pegmatite melts at about 700 °C to final temperatures of 525 °C. Two-feldspar
thermometry using reintegrated perthite compositions from the intermediate
zones of pegmatites in the South Platte, Colorado NYF district gave
temperatures of 550-500 °C (Simmons et al., 1987). Two-feldspar
thermometry of feldspars showing no evidence of exsolution from the little
three pegmatite, California (Morgan & London, 1999) gave temperatures of
∼400-435 °C near the margins to 350-390 °C near the pegmatite pocket zone
and a sharp decrease to 240-275 °C in the pockets where K-feldspar is
perthitic ( Nabelek et al. 1992 a,b) reported equilibration temperatures of
about 350 °C for coexisting quartz and K-feldspar in the cores of several
Black Hills, South Dakota, pegmatites. Sirbescu & Nabelek (2003 a,b) suggest
that the Li-bearing Tin Mountain pegmatite, Black Hills, South Dakota,
crystallized from fluid rich, compositionally complex melts at ∼400-350 °C
with the low crystallization temperatures resulting from the combined fluxing
effects of Li, B, P, H2O and carbonate anions. Their determinations are based
on microthermometric data on primary fluid inclusions cogenetic with
crystallized-melt inclusions.

The role of fluxes in the crystallization of pegmatites has been

demonstrated by experimental work which has shown that water saturation is
neither necessary nor likely in the early crystallization of pegmatites (London,
1992, 2005). Some fluxes such as B, F, P and Li in addition to H2O play a
critical role in the formation of rare element pegmatites by lowering the
crystallization temperature, decreasing nucleation rates, decreasing melt
polymerization, decreasing viscosity, increasing diffusion rates, and increasing
solubility (Simmons et al. 2003; London, 2005). The experimental work has
shown that water saturation, as proposed by Jahns & Burnham (1969) is
neither necessary nor likely in the early crystallization of pegmatites
(London,2005). The fluxes act as network modifiers that prevent or hinder the
formation of nuclei and increase the diffusion rates of ions to the few nuclei
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that do survive and begin to grow. Thus, network modifiers act to prevent
nuclei formation and at the same time increase the effectiveness of diffusion.
These two effects combine to facilitate ion migration over greater distances
and promote the growth of the few nuclei that do manage to form, resulting in
fewer, much larger crystals.

One of the most important indicators in understanding the genesis of

pegmatites has been found in the melt inclusions. These melt inclusions (MI),
are small blebs of melt that are trapped in crystallizing minerals at magmatic
temperatures and pressures that become essentially solid at surface
temperatures, may record parental melt compositions at the time of host
mineral growth (Roedder, 1979, 1984; Lowenstern, 1995) and they may
monitor the chemical changes of the residual liquid during magma evolution
(Pettke, 2006). Fluid inclusions (FI) entrap fluid that remains in large part
fluid at surface temperatures (Roedder, 1984). Recent studies pertaining to FI
and MI are extensive (e.g. Lowenstern, 1995, 2003; Sobolev, 1996;
Peretyazhko et al., 2000; Hauri et al., 2002; Bodnar & Student, 2006). Many
additional references pertaining to igneous systems can be found in Roedder
(1984, 2003), Samson et al. (2003) and Kontak et al. (2004). Challenges
involved in interpreting MI from felsic plutons are discussed in detail by
Webster & Thomas (2006). The study of MI has advanced tremendously with
the advent of sophisticated and accurate analytical techniques enabling the
study of volatile-rich phases in igneous rocks (Thomas et al., 2005 for a
discussion of MI analytical techniques). Thomas et al. (2006a) and Veksler &
Thomas (2002) suggest that evidence for the stable coexistence of three
immiscible phases-alumino silicate melt, hydrosaline melt.

London (2005) have suggested that model based on high viscosity of

the pegmatite-forming medium (supercooled silicate liquid, gel, or glass)
explains why granitic pegmatites are far more common than those of basic or
alkaline composition. According to this the higher viscosity of granitic liquids
inhibits the diffusion necessary to nucleate crystals, as evidenced by long
incubation times before the onset of crystallization in silicic melts. The higher
viscosity of melt also impedes the diffusion of excluded components back into
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the melt and hence makes boundary layer formation more likely. When
crystallization finally commences, granitic melts tend to be farther below their
liquidus temperatures, and pegmatitic fabrics are the result. Fluxes are
important to the process, and the more these can be concentrated in boundary
layers, as opposed to dispersed or lost from the pegmatite body, the more
effective they become.

7.2 Classification of Pegmatite

Modern pegmatite classification schemes are strongly influenced by
the depth-zone classification of granitic rocks (Buddington, 1959 and
Ginsburg et al., 1979). It categorized pegmatites according to their depth of
emplacement and relationship to metamorphism and granitic plutons. Černy
(1991) revision of that classification scheme is the most widely used
classification of pegmatites today (Table 7.1) where he classified the
pegmatites according to their depth of emplacement, metamorphic grade and
minor element content into four main categories or classes which are further
subdivided into types and subtypes according to the
mineralogical/geochemical characteristics. The classification has provided
insight into the origin of the melts and relative degrees of fractionation.
Another important contribution of the classification is the petrogenetic
component of the classification, which shows the association of LCT
pegmatites with mainly orogenic plutons, and NYF pegmatites with mainly
anorogenic plutons. Recently, Cerny and Ercit (2005) published a new
revision of the Cerny (1991) classification. They propose a number of changes
that address NYF pegmatite classification and a petrogenetic classification of
pegmatites derived from plutons (Table 7.2). According to this classification
the pegmatite of Muscovite class are largely conformable to, and in part
deformed with, host rocks of amphibolite facies (Table 7.2). Such pegmatites
are generally formed directly by partial melting (Shmakin & Makagon 1972,
Gorlov 1975, Sokolov et al. 1975) or by very restricted extent of
differentiation of palingenetic granites (Bushev 1975, Gordiyenko & Leonova
1976, Ginsburg et al. 1979, Shmakin 1976). The modern petrogenetic studies
based on isotopic evidence are, however, not available for this pegmatite class
(Cerny and Ercit, 2005). Sometimes enclosed relics of unaltered metamorphic
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Table 7.1. The pegmatite classification scheme of Cerny (1991).
Class Family Typical Minor Metamorphic Relation Structural Examples
Elements Environment to Granite Features

Abyssal _ U, Th, Zr, Nb, Ti,Y, (upper amphibolites none conformable to Rae and Hearne
REE, Mo to) low- to high- P (segregations of mobilized cross- Provinces, Sask, Aldan and Anabar
granulite facies anatectic leucosome) cutting veins Shields, Siberia Eastern Baltic
Poor (to moderate) Shield
mineralization ~4-9 kb
~700-800°C
Muscovite _ Li, Be, Y, REE, Ti, U High-P, Barrovian none (anatectic quasi-conformable White Sea region, USSR,
Th, Nb>Ta amphibolites facies bodies) to marginal to cross-cutting Appalachian, Rajashtan, India
(kyanite-sillimanite) and exterior
Poor (to moderate)
mineralization, micas ~5-8 kb
and ceramic minerals ~650-580°C

Rare- Element LCT Li, Rb, Cs, Be, Ga, low-P, Abukuma interior to marginal quasi-conformable Yellowknife field, NWT, Black
Nb<, >ta, Sn, Hf, B, P, amphibolites to upper to exterior to cross-cutting hills, South Dakota, Cat-lake-
F greenschist facies Winnipeg River field, Manitoba
Poor to abundant (andalusite-
mineralization, sillimanite)
gemstock industrial ~2-4 kb
minerals ~650-500°C

NYF Y, REE, Ti, U, Th, Zr, Variable interior to marginal interior pods Llano Co., Texas, South Platte
Nb>Ta, F conformable to district, Colorado, Western Keivy,
Poor to abundant cross-cutting Kola USSR.
mineralization, ceramic exterior bodies
minerals
Miarolitic NYF Be, Y, REE, Ti, U, Th, shallow to sub- interior to marginal interior pods and Pikes Peak, Colorado, Sawtooth
Zr, Nb> Ta, F volcanic cross-cutting dikes batholiths, Idaho, Korosten pluton,
Poor mineralization, ~1-2 kb Ukraine.
gemstock

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Table. 7.2 The pegmatite classification scheme of Cerny and Erict (2005).

Class Subclass Type Subtype

Abyssal (AB) AB-HREE
AB-LREE
AB-U
AB-BBe

Muscovite (MS)

Muscovite-Rare- MSREL-REE
elements
MSREL-Li
(MSREL)
Rare-elements REL-REE Allanite-monazite
(REL) euxenite gadolinite

REL-Li beryl beryl-columbite

beryl-columbite-
phosphate
complex spodumene
petalite
lapidolite
elbaite
amblygonite
albite-spodumene
albite

Miarolitic (MI) MI-REE topaz-beryl

gadolinite-fergusonite

MI-Li beryl-topaz
spodumene
petalite
lepidolite

assemblages are present in these pegmatites. This along with lack of fractionation
indicate that the conditions of magma generation, intrusion (if any) and pegmatite
consolidation were very close to those of the metamorphic grade of the high

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grade sillimanite-bearing metamorphic host rocks (Gordiyenko & Leonova 1976,
Ginsburg et al. 1979, Gordiyenko 1996). The simple mineralogy of accessory
silicates and lack of even minor mineralization in most occurrences preclude any
meaningful subdivision of this class.

The pegmatites from the Lokai-Indarwa are typically barren, carrying

feldspar quartz and mica with no metal mineralization. The pegmatites are
generally intruded along the foliation planes of the country rocks. The pegmatites
are further geochemically characterized by enrichment of the Nb, Ba and Sr with
positive Eu anomaly. The variation diagrams show that the rock are not showing
a very good differentiation trend. These field evidences along with simple silicate
mineralogy and geochemical characteristics place these pegmatites in the
Muscovite Class of Pegmatites of Cerny (1991) and Cerny and Ercit (2005).

7.3 Moonstone in the Pegmatites of Lokai-Indarwa

The effect observed with moonstones of the Lokai-Indarwa exhibiting a

blue shiller are of particular academic as well as economic interest. Microscopic
examination revealed that most of the samples show transparent blue sheen
colour and needle like inclusions and characteristic very fine albite-pericline
tartan twinning within the moonstones. A few stones also contained partially
healed fractures that had no surface expression in reflected light. The optical
effect which produces these brilliant colours is mostly due to interference of light,
the fine lamella of the repeated twinning,

The characteristic phenomenon schiller of moonstones is best seen at a

particular setting of the crystal determined by the direction in which the light is
incident on it and the direction in which it is observed. When either the setting of
the crystal or the direction of incidence of the light is altered, the direction in
which the schiller is most conspicuous also shifts. The general idea prevailed in
the literature is that the schiller owes its origin to a lamellar structure of the
feldspar in which layers of albite and orthoclase. Such a structure would reflect
light traversing the crystal in a direction varying with its angle of incidence on

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the planes of the lamellae (Raman, 1950). The published analyses of moonstones
show that the potash and soda feldspars are their principal constituents, the
former being usually the major and the latter the minor component; a small
percentage of lime feldspar may also be present. As with all the moonstones
studied, observations show that the schiller has a maximum intensity when
viewed in a particular direction, which is related to the direction of incidence of
the light in such manner that the two directions-at least roughly-make equal
angles with and lie in the same plane as a particular direction within the crystal
which is designated as the schiller-axis (Raman, 1950).

Numerous studies, including both experimental observations and

theoretical calculations, have been published over the past 30 years on the Raman
and infrared spectral peak assignments of feldspar-group minerals. For all of
these feldspar minerals, however, the observed number of Raman peak is much
lower than that of predicted by group theory (von Stengel 1977, Dowty 1987,
McMillan et al. 1983, Matson et al 1986, McKeown 2005). Causes for the
discrepancies between predicted and actual number of Raman peaks include: (a)
Much smaller pseudo-unit-cell in the triclinic structure, which determines the
actual number of vibrational modes, (b) accidental degeneracies between the
vibrational modes, and (c) the inability to detect weak peaks in the spectra above
background noise (White 1974, Sharma et al. 1983). The results of group analysis
and force-field calculations, plus other types of vibrational studies, have
progressively developed into a general agreement on vibrational band
assignments in feldspar group minerals. The assignments [ based on Mckeown’s
(2005) calculations for low albite] show that the two strongest Raman bands in
the 450-520 cm-1 spectral region (Group I) belong to the ring – breathing modes
of the four membered rings of tetrahedra. The Raman peaks in Groups II and III
( 400cm-1) correspond to rotation and translation modes of four membered rings
and cage- shear modes, respectively. The weaker Raman peaks in the 900-1200
cm-1 region (Group V) were assigned to the vibrational stretching modes of the
tetrahedra. The mid- to weak-strength peaks in the 700-900 cm-1 region (Group
IV) belong to the deformation modes of tetrahedra.

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 The Lokai-Indarwa moonstone showed a typical calculated unit cell
dimension, a=8.187 Å, b=8.698 Å, c=9.364 Å and α=89.81°, β=84.53°, Ƴ=82.76°
with v=658.42 Å3. The Raman Probe of the moonstones from the area gave
typical peaks with Ia peak positions varying from 509 cm-1 to 511 cm-1. The
variations in the Ib and II peaks positions, however are relatively larger, which
may reflect changes in the composition of the samples. The data generated from
the present study showed that most samples belong to intermediate plagioclase
composition with some ternary feldspar.

Spencer (1945) discussed the characteristics of the feldspar from

Kodarma mica belt. He suggested that up to 30% of soda component can be taken
into the solid solution of feldspar at temperature of 750°C and can be brought out
again by slow cooling to 400-450°C. He further suggested that the overlap of the
crystallizing temperature of the orthoclase, microcline and plagioclase into the
exsolution temperature range given rise to the textures and characters between
plagioclase and orthoclase. Raman (1950) however suggested that the schiller is a
diffusion of light within the material which is macroscopically a monocrystal but
exhibits pronounced local variations in its composition and refractive index.
Though the potash and soda feldspars mix together when they crystallise, the
soda component tends to segregate and form tiny crystallites of which the size,
shape and orientation determine the angular distribution of the diffused light, its
spectral character, intensity and state of polarisation in various circumstances.

From the present study of optical characters, Raman Probe and EDXRF
analysis of the moonstones of Lokai-Indarwa area it is suggested that that most
samples belong to intermediate plagioclase composition (andesine to labradorite
series). However, some samples belonged to ternary feldspar. The microperthitic
textures are very common in the pegmatites. It is suggested that the schiller in the
moonstones of the area owes its origin to the diffusion of light within the
plagioclase feldspar which exhibits pronounced local variations in its
composition and refractive index. Though the potash and soda feldspars mix
together when they crystallise, the potash component tends to exsolve and form
tiny crystallites which causes light to diffuse and produce blue schiller. The
typical blue schiller and rare occurrence of alternate dark and light blue bands in
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the moonstone alongwith the gemological characteristics of the moonstone place
Lokai-Indarwa moonstone on a better gemstones comparable to the moonstones
from Srilanka.

7.4 Physico- Chemical Conditions of Moonstone Formation

Fluid inclusions in pegmatites potentially record the history of late

magmatic fluids (Smerekanicz and Dudas, 1999). Tracing the evolution of fluids
in pegmatites therefore has been a significant focus of research, and there have
been various studies on the chemical and physical properties of the aqueous
phase and silicate melt (Manning, 1981; London and Burt, 1982; London et al.
1989; Whitworth and Rankin, 1989). Fluid inclusion studies in pegmatites are
significant and they provide information on the fluid composition and evolution
in peraluminous pegmatites (London, 2005).

The fluid inclusion study within the feldspar and quartz gives clue to the
fluids participated during the formation on the pegmatites and mineralizing
conditions of moonstone within these pegmatites. Salinity, density and
composition of the fluids along with the trapping conditions of the fluid
inclusions present in the different minerals in the pegmatite are discussed in
following paragraphs.

7.4.1 Fluid Composition

The composition of the trapped fluid is gained indirectly from measuring

the “first melting temperature (also known as the eutectic melting Te or Tme)”.
Comparing this temperature to eutectic melting points on published phase
diagrams for binary and ternary systems would allow to predict the composition
of the fluid. Fluid composition can also be determined by laser micro Raman
Spectroscopy.

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 The micro-thermometric results from the minerals of pegmatites suggest
the presence of different types of fluids in the pegmatites. They are the aqueous
fluid represented by Type-I and Type-III inclusions and the carbonic fluid
represented by Type-II and Type-IV fluid inclusions. The carbonic fluid is
represented by coexisting monophase CO2 inclusions and aqueous-carbonic
(H2O-CO2) inclusions. The composition of the fluid inclusions can be determined
by using eutectic temperature recorded during cryogenic studies of different types
of fluid inclusions.

The Tm CO2 for Type II and Type IV inclusions is varying in the similar
range from -56.2 to -66.2°C. Which clearly show a depression in the eutectic
temperature of pure CO2 i.e. -56.6 °C. This depression in the Tm CO2 is because of
the presence of some other gas apart from CO2 in the inclusion. The exact nature
of the gas can be determined with the help of Raman Probe. On the bases of
Raman spectroscopy it is established that there is presence of N2 in some of the
monophase inclusions as well as in aqueous inclusions. The monophase
inclusions, however, generally show a CO2 gas with some inclusions showing
presence of N2, where the eutectic temperature of CO2 is ranging from -56.1 to
-59.0 °C. Further the carbonic fluid is showing more depressed value for the CO2
melting with typical development of daughter crystals.

The first melting temperature of ice in the aqueous inclusions is quite

variable in the range of -28.3 to -45.3°C for Lokai-Indarwa pegmatite. The
average value for the Te suggests the presence of complex brine than the simple
H2O-NaCl fluid. Since the Te for the pure H2O-NaCl system is -21.2°C, it is
suggested that either Mg ± Ca salt are present in addition to Na and K in the
system. Moreover most of the inclusions are in plagioclase and T e is very low
possibility of additional calcium salt in form of CaCl2 is postulated in the system.

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7.4.2 Salinity and Density

The salinity and density of the different type of inclusions are determined
by using the various equations of state for different types of systems. The
available software (PVTX software, program AqSo2e, version 03/02 of Bakker,
2003) have also been used to calculate the salinity and density.

In the Type I inclusions, halite is the only solid phase present. Though the
cryogenic studies were carried out on these types of inclusions, the final ice
melting temperature was not taken into consideration for the salinity calculation
due to the formation of hydrohalite. It is, therefore, the salinity of these inclusions
is determined by using temperature of halite dissolution method using equations
of states as suggested by Sourirajan and Kennedy (1962). Salinity of these
inclusions is found ranging from 29.8 to 31.9 eq.wt % Nacl with an average of
30.76 eq.wt % Nacl. The corresponding density of these fluids is calculated using
the PVTX software. It is ranging between 0.74 to 0.93 g/cm3. The Type II
aqueous-carbonic inclusions also have one to two solid daughter crystals. Though
the clathrates are developed during the freezing cycles, its melting temperature is
not considered for the measurement of the salinity due to possibility of the
formation of significant amount of hydrocarbonates. The salinity for such
inclusions ranges from 9.2 to 19.0 eq. wt% Nacl with a corresponding density
between 0.82 to 0.86 g/cm3 (average 0.84 g/cm3).

The salinity of Type III inclusions is calculated using the program PVTX
using the empirical equations of Potter (1977) for freezing-point-depression of
aqueous solutions. The salinity of these inclusions ranges between 5.62 to 20.87
eq wt% NaCl with an average 14.43 eq.wt % NaCl. The corresponding density of
Type III inclusions is found varying between 0. 86 to 1.10 g/cm3 (average 0.99).
The density of these inclusions is also determined by using the Th-density binary
diagram of Shephard et.al (1985).

In the type Type IV inclusions, during freezing cycle, clatherate was

developed. Salinity based on the final ice melting temperatures recorded in the

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presence of clathrates cannot be used. This gives an overestimation of the true
salinity due to the removal of water from the aqueous phase during clatharation.
Salinities of such inclusions are estimated by using the temperature of clatherate
dissolution applying the equation of states given by Colin (1979). The salinity of
such inclusions range between 13.40 to 20.93 eq.wt % NaCl with an average of
17.74 eq.wt % Nacl.. For density calculation PVTX software is used. The density
of Type IV is 0.77 to 0.93 g /cm3 with an average 0.86 g/cm3.

7.4.3 Trapping Conditions

The fluid inclusion data is one of the best tools for the estimation of
temperature and pressure of trapping of these fluids. To interpret conditions of
fluid trapping, some selection of data is required. Of particular interest are the
data from feldspar and quartz from the pegmatite of the studied area. These
minerals allow some insight into the physico-chemical conditions for the trapping
of fluid inclusions. A summary of the microthermometry of the fluid inclusions
trapped in quartz and feldspar from pegmatites of Lokai-Indarwa is given in table
7.3 and is diagrammatically represented in Fig. 7.1. The fluid inclusion study
from these pegmatites suggests that the moonstone forming fluid were derived
from complex brines.

The perusal of Fig 7.1 suggests that there are at least two distinct groups
of inclusions present in almost all the samples. The early high temperature high
salinity aqueous fluid and late inclusions which are low temperature and
moderate to low salinity. The boundary between the two is easily recognizable by
a change in fluid composition. The fluids with homogenization temperatures
>200°C are the earliest fluids preserved in the pegmatite and are implicated in the
formation of the pegmatite. These are the high salinity high temperature fluids.
This is followed by the low temperature and moderate to low salinity fluid. The
other types of inclusions which are scattered and present in some of the samples
are the low density monophase N2 inclusions.

In order to understand the pressure of trapping, the methods of the

intersecting isochors for coeval fluids as suggested by Roedder and Bodnar

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 Table. 7.3. Microthermometric data of fluid inclusions.

Type Host Sample Freezing studies data Heating studies data Salanity Density
Mineral no Te (in °C) T m ice (in °C) T m co2 (in °C) T m clath (in C) T H co2 (in °C) T ds Halite(in °C) T H (in °C) H-
Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. Ph
ase
I Quartz SLI-4 -38.4 -32.5 -5.0 2 - - - - - - 139.3 184.1 185.0 236.3 Liq 30.53 0.83
ʺ Quartz SLI-8 -37.1 -34.3 -8.9 -2.4 - - - - - - 173.4 196.2 230.0 280.6 ʺ 30.45 0.85
ʺ Feldspar SLI-6 -37.4 -33.2 -11.8 -9.1 - - - - - - 169.2 171.4 280.0 295.0 ʺ 30.60 0.87
ʺ Feldspar SLI-10 -41.2 -34.0 -11.0 -8.7 - - - - - - 168.1 170.4 290.0 315.0 ʺ 30.63 0.85
II Quartz SLI-1 - - - - -63.2 -61.1 1.8 2.0 20.0 25.0 182.0 191.7 198.0 205.2 ʺ 31.35 0.85
ʺ Quartz SLI-2 - - - - -58.1 -57.1 -1.5 -1.1 21.0 22.0 195.6 210.0 215.0 222.8 ʺ 32.05 0.83
ʺ Quartz SLI-3 - - - - -66.2 -56.9 -3.4 5.0 19.9 26.0 186.0 222.0 199.0 233.0 ʺ 32.14 0.83
III Feldspar SLI-3 -33.1 -32.1 -11.9 -10.8 - - - - - - - - 172.9 192.3 ʺ 15.31 0.99
ʺ Feldspar SLI-9 -35.1 -30.1 -8.1 -7.2 - - - - - - - - 198.1 280.4 ʺ 11.27 0.90
ʺ Quartz SLI-5 -45.3 -40.1 -15.2 -9.8 - - - - - - - - 211.0 281.1 ʺ 16.05 0.99
ʺ Quartz SLI-4 -33.4 -28.3 -13.7 -3.5 - - - - - - - - 137.1 169.9 ʺ 12.14 0.99
ʺ Quartz SLI-8 -45.3 -38.6 -17.9 -6.7 - - - - - - - - 100.1 128.4 ʺ 15.58 1.18
ʺ Quartz SLI-10 -41.1 -29.2 -10.1 -8.4 - - - - - - - - 175.6 210.1 ʺ 13.17 0.97
IV Feldspar SLI-2 - - - - -59.0 -56.2 -5.7 -3.0 18.4 26.2 - - 181.1 210.2 ʺ 20.4 0.86
ʺ Feldspar SLI-6 - - - - -56.8 -55.9 -5.5 -2.3 15.7 24.0 - - 130.2 225.1 ʺ 18.3 0.87
ʺ Feldspar SLI-7 - - - - -57.4 -57.1 -2.0 -1.8 21.4 23.4 - - 148.0 171.0 ʺ 16.8 0.90
ʺ Quartz SLI-4 - - - - -57.4 -56.1 -4.0 1.5 18.0 19.4 - - 177.7 210.1 ʺ 14.7 0.86
ʺ Quartz SLI-5 - - - - -59.4 -56.7 -4.9 -1.3 23.4 26.3 - - 256.3 264.8 ʺ 15.9 0.77
ʺ Quartz SLI-8 - - - - -58.8 -56.4 -2.4 1.2 21.7 26.7 - - 129.2 154.8 ʺ 13.8 0.92
V Feldspar SLI-7 - - - - -57.1 -56.2 - - - - - - - - ʺ - -
ʺ Quartz SLI-3 - - - - -58.0 -55.1 - - - - - - - - ʺ - -
ʺ Quartz SLI-4 - - - - -57.1 -56.2 - - - - - - - - ʺ - -
ʺ Quartz SLI-5 - - - - -58.7 -55.7 - - - - - - - - ʺ - -
ʺ Quartz SLI-8 - - - - -59.0 -56.3 - - - - - - - - ʺ - -

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 35
Salinity (equivalent wt % of NaCl)

30

25

20 Type I
Type II
15
Type III
Type IV
10

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350
TH ( C)

Fig. 7.1 Temperature of homogenization vs salinity plot for

different types of fluid inclusions present in
the Lokai-Indarwa pegmatites.

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(1980), is applied. It is found that the aqueous fluids inclusions and carbonic
inclusions are present in same wafer and seems to be coeval (Fig 6.4). The isochors
corresponding to the densities calculated for the appropriate aqueous and carbonic
fluids is drawn in Figure 7.2. The area of the intersection of the crosscutting isochors
defines the P-T conditions of the trapping these fluid inclusions. It is suggested that
the minimum pressure during the trapping of these fluid inclusion was ranging
between 1.08 kb to 2.15 kb with corresponding temperature of 270°C to 475°C.

The petrologic role of immiscible fluids has been reviewed by Crawford and
Hollister (1986). Mixtures of water or aqueous brines with C-, S-, or N-bearing
compounds are immiscible below 300-400°C (Franck, 1977;Pichavante t al.,
1982).The presence of salts will increase the range of fluid unmixing, as documented
experimentally (Takenouchi and Kennedy, 1965; Naumov et al., 1974; Gehrig et
al.,1979; Sternerand Bodnar, l987; Zhangand Frantz, 1988) and observed in numerous
fluid-inclusion studies (Hollister and Bumrss, 1976; Sisson et al., l98l; Hendel and
Hollister, l98l; Mercolli, 1982; Stout et al., 1986). If there has been physical
separation of an unmixed fluid, then it is possible to trap only one of the fluid
components in fluid inclusions (Mullis, 1975). Several mechanisms have been
proposed for selective entrapment including differential wetting properties of the two
fluid phases (Mullis, 1975; Crawford and Hollister, 1986; Watson and Brenan, 1987)
and density differences between the two fluid phases (Crawford and Hollister, 1986;
Trommsdorff and Skippen, 1986). As the Lokai Indarwa pegmatite is present in the
metamorphic terrains and is intruded in the amphibolites and mica schist of
amphibolites facies some of the inclusions characteristics may be governed by the
peak metamorphism of the region. For most metamorphic terrenes, CO2, is denser
than H2O, which results in the possibility that the H2O can segregate from CO2. On
the basis of differences in the wetting properties of CO2-rich fluids and H2O-NaCl
fluids, Watson and Brenan (1987) concluded that the CO2-rich phase is relatively
immobile compared to the H2O-NaCl phase. Thus, it is reasonable to expect physical
entrapment of only one of these phases.

If the aqueous fluid that infiltrated the region had a high salt content, then it is
possible that this aqueous fluid would not mix with the CO2 produced by
metamorphic reactions. In case of Lokai-Indarwa it is suggested that the high salininty
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 4000

O)
(H2
3000 res
)
cho

CO2
s (
I so

or e
Pressure (bars)

ch
2000 Iso

1000

0
0 200 400 600 800 1000
Temperature (°C)

Fig. 7.2: Intersection of isochores for coeval aqueous (Type-III) and

carbonic(Type-IV) inclusions.The shaded area showing the PT conditions
of entrapment of the inclusions .

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high temperature type I fluid inclusions were entrapped earlier followed by the
carbonic-aqueous fluid.

The presence of N2 rich inclusions in the pegmatite of the area is a bit

intriguing. The chances to get the nitrogen from very deep seems not be correct seeing
the trapping conditions of the fluid inclusions. There are chances that nitrogen is
entrapped due to anatectic melt generated during high grade metamorphism. Such
inclusions have been reported from Dome de I'Agout and South Central Maine
(Kreulen and Schuiling,1982; Sission and Hollister, 1990) The introduction of water
associated with the hydrothermal alteration may have triggered the breakdown of
biotite to chlorite, releasing any NH4+, from the K* site (Duit et al., 1986).

7.5 Genesis of Pegmatites

Two of the most convincing hypothesis to explain the evolution of gem

bearing pegmatites which have been prevailing are: (1) the fractional crystallization of
flux bearing granitic melt inward from the margins of the pegmatite body and (2) the
buoyant separation of an aqueous fluid from the silicate melt and its effects on the
redistribution of components. For nearly half a century, a model that emphasized the
role of a buoyant aqueous fluid interacting with a denser granitic melt (Jahns and
Burnham 1969) drew almost universal acceptance. An evaluation of this model has
challenged its principles and underscored its lack of supporting evidence and a new
model was proposed by London (2008), by combining aspects of both concepts
invokes the formation of a flux-enriched boundary layer of silicate liquid in advance
of a crystallization front. Though most of the internal chemical and textural features
of pegmatites can now be reconciled, the puzzle of pegmatites is far from solved.
London and Morgan (2012), in their research article “The Pegmatite Puzzle” strongly
supported the model proposed and developed by London (2008). However, several
important pieces of this puzzle are still missing including “when and how pegmatites are
derived from their source”. The origin of this dilemma resulted from the assumption that
at the beginnings pegmatite-forming melts had the same water content as of the source
melt. Although in the past there has been considerable disagreement among geologists

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regarding the origin of pegmatites, there is a general consensus today that at least the
shallower ones formed by crystallization from a magma.

The pegmatite of Lokai Indarwa is enriched in plagioclage and quartz with

potash feldspar, biotite, muscovite and apatite present into it. They are emplaced
along the foliation plane of mica schist and fracture planes of amphibolites.
Plagioclase in the pegmatite is more than the microcline. When the major oxide
chemistry of the pegmatites veins from Lokai-Indarwa area are plotted in the total
Alkali-Silica diagram (TAS) of Bateman et al. (1989), which is normally used to
classify igneous rocks based on the silica content versus the alkali content, the
pegmatites are classified as quartz monzonite to granite category (Fig. 5.1). The
pegmatite has a Al/ (Na+Ca+K) value more than 1.1 and falls under the peraluminous
category. The fluid inclusion studies clearly indicate the presence of aqueous along
with some volatile phases which participated in crystallization. The variation
diagrams however do not support a very good differentiation trend for the melt.
However a cumulative crystallization of feldspar is being supported by the study.

Pegnatitic segregations are commonly associated with many regionally

metamorphosed terranes (White 1966, Mehnert 1968, Ginsburg et al. 1979, Webber et
al. 1985). The first appearance of many of the pegmatite segregations coincides with
muscovite dehydration reactions in the surrounding aluminous country-rocks. As
described in the chapter on Petrography, the reaction textures are commonly observed
in the present studied area in the country rock. It is suggested that the pegmatatic melt
might have generated due to anatexix of the country rock. Ginsburg et al. (1979)
suggested that migamatites terranes associated with high grade metamorphism contain
only barren ceramic, or allanite- and monazite-bearing pegmatites and that both the
pegmatites and migamatites were derived during the regional metamorphism.

Numerous hypotheses have been put forward to explain the derivation of

pegmatitic-granite segregations in regionally metamorphosed terranes. These
hypothesis include: (a) injection of granitic magma from an adjacent igneous intrusive
body (Page, 1968); (b) insitu partial melting and subsequent segregation during
regional metamorphism (Thompson & Norton 1968); (c) crystallization from an
aqueous fluid (Leveson & Seyfert 1969); and (d) metamorphic differentiation and
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segregation (Hughes 1970). The complexity of melt- residuum - fluid interaction
during migmatization has been documented by Weber et al. (1985) and Shearer et al
(1987).

The graphic and myrmekytic textures are commonly observed in the studied
pegmatite (Fig.4.13 & 4.19.). Fenn (1986) observed that graphic quartz–feldspar
intergrowths form when H2O-undersaturated granitic liquids are cooled well below
the temperature of their liquidus (i.e. the temperature–composition conditions of their
crystal–melt equilibrium) before crystallization commences. Crystal nucleation and
the attainment of equilibrium in the system are inhibited by the undercooling because
of the consequent increase in the viscosity of the silicate liquid. Increasing viscosity
impedes the diffusion of components and the reorganization of the melt structure,
which are necessary precursors to stable nucleation events (London and Morgan,
2012). The temperatures of crystallization in pegmatites as recorded by feldspar
solvus thermometry also lie at ~425–450 °C, and that is the initial temperature along
the margins of pegmatite dikes based on the contact metamorphism of host rocks and
on numerical heat-flow models (London et al. 2012 in London and Morgan, 2012).
The pressure and temperature calculated by the crosscutting isochors of the coeval
fluid inclusions in the Lokai-Indarwa pegmatites (Fig. 7.2) indicated that the
mineralization took place in the minimum pressure ranging between 1.08 kb to 2.15
kb with corresponding temperature of 270°C to 475°C.

The geochemical behavior of numerous minor- and trace-element systems in

pegmatitic melts was documented by Cerny and his colleagues. The fractionation
patterns of Nb, Ta and other HFS elements in numerous pegmatite systems have been
well documented (Cerny, 1989a, 2005; Breaks et al., 2005). The fractionation patterns
of K, Rb, Cs, Li, Ga and Ti in feldspars, micas, beryl and other minerals have also
been described by Cerny and Eriot (2005). The enrichment trends of alkali elements
in feldspars and micas have proven valuable in understanding pegmatite petrogenesis
and the internal fractionation of pegmatites.

In the initial statement of their model, Jahns and Burnham (1969) called upon
thermal gradients in a static aqueous fluid to drive the mass transfer of solutes. The
concepts for which Jahns is well known, however, were developed later in
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collaboration with C. Wayne Burnham in which the “appearance of the aqueous phase
can be regarded as the most decisive step in the genesis of pegmatites.” (Jahns and
Burnham 1969). The Jahns- Burnham model relied on the incongruent partitioning of
alkalis, such that the aqueous fluid becomes enriched in K and the melt enriched in
Na. In their model, the aqueous fluid “scoured” incompatible elements from melt in
the lower portion of the magma body and transported those components upward to
“nourish” the formation of giant crystals and exotic minerals. The silicate melt was
left to be little more than a source of components for the fluid. The quantity of H 2O in
pegmatite forming melts appears to be low enough that a vapor phase exsolves only in
the waning stages of consolidation. The vast majority of common pegmatites lack any
discernable alteration envelope along their margins. Persistent alteration aureoles tend
to surround only the largest and most fractionated pegmatites, and these aureoles
entail rock volumes of less than 1% of the total pegmatite volume (e.g. Shearer et al.
1984; Morgan and London 1987).

In order to understand the geochemical peculiarities of Lokai-Indarwa

pegmatitic rocks a continental crust normalized spider diagram is presented in (Fig.
7.3). The diagram suggests enrichment Th, U, Zr, Ni, Cr in alkalies and depleted in V,
Nb, Zn and Cu. The trace element data, especially the Rb and Sr are very good
discriminant parameters to deduce the crystallization of the pegmatites (Cerny et al.,
1985). When the Rb-Sr and Ba-Sr data are plotted in Figs. 7.4 and &.7.5 they show
some peculiarities and no proper trend. Rb, Zr, Zn, Ga and Y are higher in the
amphibolites compared to the pegmatites, whereas Ba, and Pb are more abundant in
the pegmatites compared to the amphibolites. The behavior of Rb and Ba can be
attributed to high content of feldspar present in the pegmatite. These characteristics
are attributed to incongruent melting of a mica-feldspar rich source rock. (Scaillet et
al. 1990, Harris & Inger 1992). The country rock amphibolite has been enriched in
Rb and Cs in comparison to pegmatites, presumably, owing to hydrothermal fluids of
pegmatitic origin. The amphibolite protolith was probably an internally differentiated
OFB-like trachy-andesite as plotted in Fig. 7.6 and Fig. 5.5. The enrichment of Al,
Mg, and Ca in the amphibolite is proposed to be the result of abundant cumulate
plagioclase and pyroxene.

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 100

SP2
Rock/Continantal crust

SP3
10 SP4
SP6
SP7
SP10
SP11
1
SP12
SP13
SP15

0.1
Rb Ba Th U Nb Sr Zr Y Sc Co Ni Cu Zn Cr V

Fig. 7.3. Continental crust normalized plot for trace elements in pegmatites
(Continental crust value taken from Taylor and Mclennan 1985)

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 450

400

350

300
Rb (ppm)

250

200 Pegmatite
150 Amphibolite
100

50

0
0 100 200 300 400
Sr (ppm)

Fig. 7.4. Plot for Rb versus Sr

400

350

300

250
Sr (ppm)

200
Pegmatite
150
Amphibolite
100

50

0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Ba (ppm)

Fig. 7.5. Plot for Sr versus Ba

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Traditionally, trace element discrimination diagrams have been used to interpret the
tectonic setting of any rock. Pegmatites can be difficult to attribute to a certain
tectonic setting due to the time lag from genesis to exposure and their complicated
petrogenetic history. Pearce et al. (1984) extended the use of trace element
discrimination diagrams for use in interpreting the tectonic setting of granitic rocks.
There is a wide variety of potential tectonic settings in which granites can form for
example: syn-collisional (Syn-COLG), within plate (WPG), volcanic arc (VAG), and
mid-ocean ridge granites (ORG). To distinguish between these tectonic settings trace
element data was plotted on the Rb vs Y+Nb tectonic discrimination diagram of
Pearce et al. (1996) (Fig. 7.7). In the diagram some fields for known post-collision
granites (Pearce, 1996) have been plotted and shown in form of circle. The Lokai-
Indarwa pegmatite can be classified as within plate category with some of the samples
falling within the Post-Collission Granites circle.

At the Lokai-Indarwa, the general coincidence of migmatites in the country

rocks and the dehydration of muscovite-quartz assemblages suggests that these
segregations may have been produced by H2O-saturated minimum melting. Redden et
al. (1982) suggested that the generation of a granitic minimum melt may, however, be
inconsistent with the approximate 500oC offset of muscovite-quartz dehydration
reactions from reactions producing a water-saturated minimum melt (Thompson
1982). Thompson & Tracy (1979) and Thompson (1982) suggested at in low-pressure
conditions, the fluid produced by mineral dehydration may migrate out of the system
prior to the attainment of temperatures necessary for melting. Searle et al (2010)
suggested similar mechanism for the formation of crustal melt granites and
migmatites in the Himalaya. The P-T conditions estimated out of the fluid inclusion
data for the Moonstone bearing pegmatites of Lokai Indarwa and their association
with migmatites confirms the formation of pegmatitic melt by anatexis. The low REE
content of the pegmatite also confirms the same. The REE pattern of the Lokai-
Indarwa pegmatite and that of the amphibolites suggests that the pegmatitic melt was
generated by the anatexix of amphibolites.

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 W P B : W i th i n -p l a te b a s a l t
A R C : I s l a n d -a rc b a s a l t
O F B : O c e a n -fl o o r b a s a l t
2000

W PB OFB
1000
Cr (ppm)

500 ARC

200

100

50
1 2 5 10 20 50 100
Y (p p m )

F ig .7 .6 D is trib u tio n o f P e g m a tite s d a ta o n C r-Y d ia g ra m o f

G a le & P e a rc e (1 9 8 2 ).

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 1000
Syn-collision Within
Granites Plate
Granites

Post-collision
100 Granites
Rb (ppm)

Volcanic
Arc
Granites Oceanic
10 Ridge
Granites

1
10 100 1000
Y+Nb (ppm)

Fig. 7.7 Tectonic discrimination diagram (Rb v/s Y+Nb)

for Lokai-Indarwa Pegmatites ( after Pearce, 1996).

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 APPENDIX

Heating studies of the Type-III inclusions.

Sample No Host Mineral TH in °C T Phase

SLI-10 Feldspar 175.6 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 181.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 210.1 ʺ
SLI-9 Feldspar 280.4 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 198.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 210.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 205.7 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 250.0 ʺ
SLI-4 Quartz 162.4 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 137.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 169.9 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 183.3 ʺ
SLI-3 Quartz 172.9 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 192.3 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 199.9 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 224.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 205.5 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 220.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 235.0 ʺ
SLI-8 Quartz 122.6 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 126.4 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 128.4 ʺ

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 ʺ ʺ 127.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 114.5 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 118.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 121.6 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 120.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 100.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 124.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 139.6 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 161.9 ʺ
LI-5 Quartz 281.1 Liquid

ʺ ʺ 219.5 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 211.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 200.4 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 301.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 270.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 276.9 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 229.8 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 288.5 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 299.5 ʺ

Heating studies of the Type-IV inclusions.

Sample No Host Mineral TH in °C T Phase

SLI-7 Feldspar 148.0 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 171.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 180.9 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 220.1 ʺ
SLI-6 Feldspar 225.1 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 210.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 130.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 140.5 ʺ

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 ʺ ʺ 181.7 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 177.1 ʺ
SLI-2 Feldspar 210.2 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 181.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 195.2 ʺ
SLI-4 Quartz 177.7 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 210.1 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 189.0 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 237.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 241.1 ʺ
SLI-8 Quartz 141.1 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 154.8 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 129.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 189.5 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 191.2 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 143.6 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 177.9 ʺ
SLI-5 Quartz 261.2 Liquid
ʺ ʺ 264.8 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 256.3 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 251.8 ʺ
ʺ ʺ 288.5 ʺ

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