Analysis of beach rock samples of Andaman Island, India by spectroscopic techniques

Publication date: Available online 31 December 2014 Source:Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences Author(s): A. Chandrasekaran , A. Rajalakshmi , R. Ravisankar , S. Kalarasai Beach rock is a peculiar formation when compared to other types of rock formations. One such formation is found in Andaman and Nicobar Island of India. It needs intensive and extensive investigation on its formation. The present work aimed to collect the beach rock samples along the Coast of Andaman Island and subjected to mineral and multi-elemental analysis using spectroscopic techniques. The presence of mineral in beach rock samples is identified by FT-IR spectroscopic technique. The constituents of minerals present in the beach rocks are further confirmed by XRD technique. Elemental concentrations of beach rock samples have been analyzed using non-destructive technique of energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometry. The concentrations of Al, Ca, K, Fe, Ti, Si, V, Co, Cu, Ba, Zn, Pb, Cd & Mn are determined. The geochemical behavior of elements in the region is discussed. The spectroscopic techniques reveal the cementing minerals and elemental compositions of beach rocks of Andaman Island, India. Results are discussed and the conclusions are drawn.

Source: Egyptian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences - January 1, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: research