Common minerals : Galena, Garnet, Fluorite, Magnetite Classes of the system Unit forms of Normal class : Form No. of faces Miller Indices Cube 6 100 Rhombdodecahedron 12 110 Dodecahedron 8 111 Tetrahexahedron 24 hko (210) Trisoctahedron 24 hhl (221) Trapezohedron 24 hll (211) Hexoctahedron 48 hkl (123)
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We describe the optical properties of the biaxial minerals in terms of three mutually perpendicular directions : X, Y and Z Therefore we can say that “α” has the lowest RI, “β” has the intermediate RI and “γ” has the highest RI, “γ” being highest must be vibrating perpendicular to the optic axis. Optic Plane
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An ocean gyre is a large system of circular ocean currents formed by global wind patterns and forces created by Earth’s rotation. Three forces cause the circulation of a gyre: global wind patterns, Earth’s rotation, and Earth’s landmasses. Wind drags on the ocean surface, causing water to move in the direction the wind is blowing. Earth’s rotation deflects, or changes the direction of, these
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A perfectly plastic material or Stain Venant material is the one where the stress cannot rise above the yield stress and strain can continue to accumulate without any change in the stress level. Rocks do not generally behave as perfectly Plastic during Plastic deformation. Strain rate is likely to have an effect, and stress level
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The Outer or Sub-Himalaya is the main zone of the Cenozoic sedimentation. The Paleogene-Neogene sequences of the Sub-Himalaya occurs in the northern states of India. The Subathu, Murree and Dharamshala are the main Paleogene groups of rocks where Siwalik is a major Neogene group of Cenozoic sequences of the Sub-Himalaya. Other deposits belongs to the
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An unconformity is a plane of discontinuity that separates two rocks, which differs in age. The younger of these rocks are nearly always of sedimentary origin and must have been deposited on the surface of the older rock, which is a surface of erosion. Formation of unconformity : The formation of unconformity may be defined
At a coarse level of time resolution, episodes of speleothem growth record relatively wet periods in semi-arid climates or relatively warm periods in cool temperate climates.
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The Redfield ratio is the consistent atomic ratio of carbon, nitrogen and phosphorous found in marine phytoplankton and throughout the deep oceans (C:N:P = 106:16:1). When nutrients are not limiting, the molar elemental ratio C:N:P in most phytoplankton is 106:16:1 In the ocean, a large portion of the biomass is found to be nitrogen-rich plankton. Many of these plankton
Quaternary time period is from 1.8 Ma to today, during this time period a lot of climate fluctuations happened which are discussed below :-
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The study of geology offers a captivating journey through time, unveiling the intricate tapestry of Earth’s history. Spanning billions of years, this narrative is composed of distinct epochs, each characterized by unique geological events and transformations. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of geological time, exploring the epochs that have shaped our
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