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The Age of Uraninite and Monazite from the Post-Delhi Pegmatites of Rajputana

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 May 2009

Arthur Holmes
Arthur Holmes
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(University of Edinburgh)
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Abstract

Uraninite and monazite collected by Dr. H. Crookshank from pegmatites occurring respectively at Bisundni and Soniana (Rajputana) have been analysed for U, Th, and Pb by Mr. A. A. Srnales, and the isotopic constitution of the lead separated from each mineral has been determined by Dr. W. T. Leland and Prof. A. O. Nier. The three ages calculated from the uraninite ratios AcD/RaG, RaG/U and AcD/U are 740, 733, and 733 m.y. The monazite is considerably altered but the corresponding ratios indicate that its age lies between 700 and 865 m.y., which is consistent with the more reliable estimate determined from the uraninite. It is shown from tectonic evidence that the Delhi erogenic belt is younger than the Satpura belt (previously dated at about 900 m.y.) and that both are younger than the Aravalli and Dharwar belts.

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Geological Magazine , Volume 86 , Issue 5 , October 1949 , pp. 288 - 302
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1949

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