Heavy mineral distribution and sediment movement at Kwada and Belekeri Bay Beaches, west coast of India

The present study on the heavy mineral assemblage from the sediments of beaches was made in order to understand the spatial, seasonal and longshore distributions, source of the sediment (Provenance) and the sediment movement. The study has indicated the presence of Magnetite, Ilmenite, Hornblende, Tourmaline, Sillimanite, Rutile, Garnet, Zircon. Kyanite etc.; they are enriched in finer sand fractions. The heavy mineral assemblage of this stretch indicates the mixed provenance of Igneous and Metamorphic rocks with reworked sediments especially at Belekeri bay beaches.