Abstract
The proper usage of modal composition and geochemical classification of granitoids is discussed for assigning a proper nomenclature for the Angadimogar pluton, Kerala, southwestern India. This discussion is mainly aimed at addressing questions concerning the nomenclature of Angadimogar pluton (syenite vs. granite). Modal composition and whole-rock XRD data clearly show that the pluton exposed near Angadimogar is a quartz-syenite and its geochemistry is typical of a ferroan, metaluminous, alkali (A-type) granitoid.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 239-248 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Journal of Earth System Science |
| Volume | 115 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2006 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Earth and Planetary Sciences