IMPORTANT GEOLOGICAL FEATURE
The Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu, India has many geological features, including hard rock formations, crystalline limestone, and minerals.
Hard rock formations
- Charnockite: An acidic to intermediate type of hard rock that covers almost 99% of the district
- Granite gneisses, amphibolites, and granulites: Rock types found in the Sivanmalai Syenite Complex
Minerals
- Crystalline limestone: A notable economic mineral found in the district
- Multi-color dimension stone: A notable economic mineral found in the district
- Garnet and ilmenite sand: Notable economic minerals found in the district
- Graphite, mica, and gemstones: Minor occurrences of these minerals have been reported in the district