Globally there are a number of Proterozoic basins containing chert beds. The Palaeoproterozoic Vempalle Formation (Cuddapah Basin, Eastern Dharwar Craton) contains a thick chert-limestone/dolostone intercalated succession. A large number of stromatolites have been reported form the dolostone/limestone of the Vempalle Formation. Possibly the chert beds of the Vempalle Formation will be a good target to achieve the project goal.
Proterozoic cherts that is - many Archaean cherts are very different in origin and environment (eg the Barberton cherts as distinct from the Bitter Springs late Proterozoic carbonate-evaporite related cherts of central Australia or those in the mid-Proterozoic Malmani Dolomites.
Dear all,
Thanks a lot for your response and catering me some good literature. However, my question was related to the project "Understanding Proterozoic Chert" posted by Dr. Linda Kah, University of Tennessee. I am interested to get associated with that project and wish to listen from Dr. Kah.
Regards,
Himadri
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