GSI gets machines for quick analysis of mineral samples

Pune | Friday | 22nd February, 2019

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To find out prospective zones, we will collect more samples from this area this year. Pune: The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has acquired an advanced instrument to carry out accurate and speedy analysis of all types of minerals samples, including rare earth minerals, beach sand minerals, etcAccording to the GSI, rare earth minerals (REM) found in India include ilmenite, sillimanite, garnet, zircon, monazite and rutile, collectively called beach sand minerals (BSM). Secondly, they are not useful for all mineral samples. The newly added facility will provide the required boost to the work,” said a senior geologist, who did not wish to be named. Most importantly, it can detect the concentration of each mineral sample quickly..