Mineral Chemistry and Petrography of the Bronzite Bearing Galaxy Granite, Chimakurti Mining Area, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

The gabbro and norite which is a part of the Chimakurti layered Complex, in the Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh, is exported to other country as galaxy granite. The bronzite present within gives a metallic lustre when polished, making it an attractive dimensional stone. Present study gives a detailed chemistry of the pyroxene along with petrography.