GATE Geology 2022 Exam Solutions: A Complete Guide for Aspiring Geologists
Question Paper- Q.11 Which one of the following is the typical product of ductile deformation? Correct Answer: (D) Mylonite Q.12 Which one among the following…
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ALUMINO SILICATE GROUP
An aluminosilicate mineral is a type of mineral that contains both aluminum and silicon in its chemical composition. Sillimanite(Al2SiO5)(Orthorhombic) Sillimanite is a high-temperature polymorph of…
Garnet Group Minerals: Composition, Structure, Properties, and Uses
Garnet Group The minerals of the garnet group crystallize in the isometric system and belong to the Neso silicate group of silicates. General Formula X^{+2}_3…
Olivine Group: Structure, Properties, and Occurrence
Olivine Group Introduction General Formula: R2SiO4, where R = Mg, Fe, Mn, & Ca. Structure The structure consists of independent SiO4 tetrahedra linked by divalent…
Solution to GATE 2023 Geology GG1 Numerical Problem
The bulk density and water content of a soil are 1800 kg/m3 and 18%, respectively. The dry density of the soil calculated from the given…
Gate Geology and Geophysics 2024 Question paper with solution
Question: 11 The Earth’s magnetic field originates from convection in which one of the following layers? Detailed Answer: The Earth’s magnetic field is primarily generated…
Advantages and Limitations of Photogeology
Advantages of Photogeology Over Conventional Geological Survey Photogeology, or aerial photo-interpretation applied to geological work, offers several advantages over conventional geological fieldwork. While there are…
Scope of Remote Sensing in Natural Resources Survey
Scope of Remote Sensing in Natural Resources Survey The wealth of mankind largely depends on the application of science to the production and transformation of…