Journal of Applied Geochemistry

UGC CARE (Group 1)
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 19
  • Issue: 2

Trace element characterization of eocene coal, bapung coalfield, Jaintia hills, Meghalaya, North East India

  • Author:
  • Manabendra Nath
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 200 to 202

Department of Geology, G.C. College, Silchar. E-mail: manabendra.nath@rediffmail.com

Abstract

The Eocene coal of Bapung coal field shows low concentration of trace elements. Elements such as Pb, Cu, Ni, Cr and Zn are concentrated in the inorganic fraction of the coal while Mg is concentrated in the organic fraction. Concentration of the elements Cu, Ni and Zn indicates marine influence in the depositional environment.

Keywords

Eocene, Bapung Coal, Trace Elements, Coal