Journal of Geological Society of India (Online archive from Vol 1 to Vol 78)

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Kimberlite Occurrence in Raichur Area, Karnataka


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A large kimberlite body has been located for the first time in the Raichur District of Karnataka near Undraldoddi village. This is significant in view of ancient records of diamond recovery from Raichur, but primary source could not be identified so far in the area. The pipe is being investigated for the possible presence of diamonds.
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S. Shivanna
Geological Survey of India, Bangalore -560078, India
J. K. Srivastava
Geological Survey of India, Bangalore -560078, India
A. R. Nambiar
Geological Survey of India, Bangalore -560078, India

Abstract


A large kimberlite body has been located for the first time in the Raichur District of Karnataka near Undraldoddi village. This is significant in view of ancient records of diamond recovery from Raichur, but primary source could not be identified so far in the area. The pipe is being investigated for the possible presence of diamonds.