which rock is prominent in kerala (Igneous rocks,Sedimentary rocks,Metamorphic rocks)
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Peninsular gneiss: This is one of the most widespread rock types found in Kerala. The important minerals that go to make up the rocks are quartz, Feldspars, biotite and garnite. In Cochin area, they form the most extensive rocks. The types present are biotite and hornblende gneiss.
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Peninsular gneiss is among the most common types of rocks found in Kerala.
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- Quartz, Feldspars, biotite, and garnite are significant minerals that contribute to the formation of rocks.
- The largest rocks are formed in the Cochin region.
- In Kerala, three major geological formations are recognised: the Archaeans (oldest rocks), the Tertiary Warkalli beds (Upper Miocene to Pliocene), and the more recent deposits (quarternary).
- These are aligned north to south.The types that are present are hornblende gneiss and biotite.
- Both primary and placer deposits of gold can be found in Kerala.
- The Wayanad-Nilambur regions are where the known occurrences predominate. The Palakkad district's Attapady valley has recently and successfully discovered gold.
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