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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Unveiling the geochemical and physical traits of clay minerals in Gurha Lignite Mines, Kolayat, Bikaner District, Rajasthan
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Nosheen, Vijay Kumar Matoria, Shishir Sharma
Abstract

The Bikaner district is situated in the north western region of Rajasthan, at the heart of the vast Great Indian Thar Desert. It is renowned for its abundant deposits of non-metallic minerals, such as Gypsum, Lignite, Fuller's earth, Clays, Silica Sand, Siliceous Earth, Bentonite, Sandstone, and Limestone, which are highly regarded both within the country and internationally. These mineral resources close to the Bikaner district serve as crucial raw materials for various industries, thereby creating employment opportunities for the local population and contributing to the enhancement of socio-economic conditions in certain areas of the district.

Notably, mining operations, specifically opencast clay, lignite, and fuller's earth mining, are currently active approximately 60 kilometres southwest of the Bikaner district at Gurha area of Kolayat tehsil of Bikaner district. In recent research geochemical characteristics and physical properties of clay deposits found in Lignite mines of Gurha village, Kolayat, Bikaner are studied. Gurha Lignite mines is operated by a company “V.S. Lignite Power Private Limited.” Lignite deposits of this area are overlain by another important minerals-Clay. It is a prime responsibility of every mine owner is that to segregate all secondary minerals encountered during the mining of the mineral for which the lease is granted to him. Hence it is important to check the characteristics of the clay found associated with lignite deposits.
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Pages:8-10
How to cite this article:
Nosheen, Vijay Kumar Matoria, Shishir Sharma "Unveiling the geochemical and physical traits of clay minerals in Gurha Lignite Mines, Kolayat, Bikaner District, Rajasthan". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Education and Research, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 8-10
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