Geochemistry of Sandstones from the Upper Miocene Kudankulam Formation, Southern India: Implications for Provenance, Weathering, and Tectonic Setting

S. Armstrong‐Altrin, John; I. Lee, Y.; P. Verma, Surendra; Ramasamy, S.

doi:10.1306/082803740285

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Geochemistry of Sandstones from the Upper Miocene Kudankulam Formation, Southern India: Implications for Provenance, Weathering, and Tectonic Setting

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Authors:

John S. Armstrong‐Altrin

Y. I. Lee

Surendra P. Verma

Abstract

ABSTRACT Petrographic, major, trace, and rare earth element compositions of sandstones from the upper Miocene Kudankulam Formation, Southern India, have been investigated to determine their provenance, tectonic setting, and weathering conditions. All sandstone samples are highly enriched in quartz (...

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Geology

Provenance

Weathering

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