Precambrian Geology of India

by John J.W. Rogers

The Dharwar Craton, one of the parts of the Indian shield, is estimated to be 3 billion years old -- one of the oldest continental fragments in the world. This book surveys the Precambrian geology of peninsular India and, to some extent, the Himalayas. The authors discuss the similarities and differences between the crustal blocks of the shield and incorporate details concerning geochemistry, structural fabrics, and other special topics wherever necessary...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195036530
• ISBN13: 9780195036534
• Release Date: April 1987
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.2" x 10.3"