num_pages: 240
description: 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 similaritiesand differences between the crustal blocks of the shield and incorporate details concerning geochemistry, structural fabrics, and other special topics wherever necessary to achieve a full understanding of geologic relationships. Emphasis is placed on the broad features of the shield, with separatemaps for each crustal block as well as tables of geochronological data included for further clarity.
language: English
title: Precambrian Geology of India
titlecomplete: Precambrian Geology of India (Oxford Monographs on Geology and Geophysics, 6)
ratings_count: 1
publisher: Oxford University Press