Department of Mines & Geology
Government of Rajasthan
Schedule of Charges
CHARGES FOR PETROGRAPHIC STUDIES

The Charges are to be deposited in advance through e-gras and service tax at prevailing rate through CBEC-EASIEST as applicable vide order No.  DMG/S.chem.Engineer/F-1/78/Part-1/2014/849 dated 28.11.2014

S.No. Study Type Rate in Rupees
1. Ore microscopic study. 1400/- per sample
2. Thin section preparation & petrographic study 1400/- per sample
3. Thin section preparation 500/-per thin section
4. Cutting & polishing size up to 3"x3" 700/- per piece
5. Determination of hardness by Mohs scale 500/- per piece
6. Polished section preparation only size up to 3"x3" 700/- per piece
CHARGES FOR CHEMICAL ANALYSIS IN DEPARTMENTAL LABORATORY
S.No. Type of Test / Experiment Charges in Rupees
1 Water absorption/ porosity 500
2 Water of plasticity 500
3 Dry Shrinkage 500
4 Atterberg No 500
5 Bulk density 400
6 M.O.R. (Green) 600
7 M.O.R. (Fired) 1000
8 Resistance to Thermal shock of refractory 1000
9 Thermal shock of white wares 800
10 Fired characteristics (Vitrification) 1000
11 Washing to clay % recovery only 800
12 Particle size determination (Anderson Pipette) 800
13 Sieve analysis (Dry) 500
14 Sieve analysis (Wet) 500
15 Base exchange capacity 1000
16 Compounding of Ceramic bodies 2200
17 Washing of silica sand (% recovery only) 800
18 Melting characteristics 1200
19 Levigation of clay including (a)Washing of clay. (b)Sieving, (c)Water of plasticity. (d)Deflocculation characteristics. (e)Dry Shrinkage, (f)Atterberg No. (g)M.O.R. (Green), (h)Fired Characteristics (Vitrification), (i)Chemical analysis of 4 fractions 6500
20 Filter loss in bentonite 600
21 Gel value IS 6186 500
22 Swelling index/power IS 6186 500
23 pH determination 500
24 Simple ore dressing experiments 20,000
25 Determination of PLC (Shrinkage) of fire bricks with 5 hrs. soaking 1000
26 Determination of resistance to wear 500
27 D.T.A. upto IOOO°C 1500
28 T.G.A. upto IOOO C 1500
29 Sp. Gr. by R.D. Bottle 500
30 Sp. Gr. by Steelyard balance 500
31 Study on the acid activation of bentonite/fuller's earth including, (a) Analysis of crude clay (b) Treatment with 25%, 50%, 100% H2SO4 and HCL, (c) Followed by filtration, washing, dying, grinding etc., (d) Determination of pH of crude and 4 treated fractions, (e) Determination of bleaching characteristics of crude & treated product 5 fractions 8000
32 Study on the alkali activation of bentonite including, (a) Chemical analysis of crude clay, (b) Treatment with 5%,4%,3%,2%, 1%, Sodium carbonate solution at room temperature followed by drying, grinding etc., (c) Determination of pH 6 fractions, (d) Determination of Gel value 6 fractions, (e) Determination of Swelling index 6 fractions, (f) Determination of viscosity 6 fractions 12000
33 Plastic viscosity/yield point 1000
34 Determination of bleaching characteristics of activated Bentonite/ fuller earth 1000
35 Gloss or whiteness 500
36 Impact strength 1000
37 Compressive strength 1000
38 Compressive strength after freezing for 24 hours 1200
39 Tensile strength 1000
40 Decrepitation tests for Limestone/Dolomite 1200
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
S.No. Name of Sample Contents Rate Per Sample (in Rs.)
1 Carbonate Minerals like Limestone,Dolomite,Calcite,Marble,Magnesite,etc. (A) Complete analysis comprising of SiO2, A.In.Fe2O3, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, L.O.I. 1000/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 500/-
(C) For every additional radical 250/-
2 Wollastonite (A) Complete analysis comprising of SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, L.O.I. 1000/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 500/-
(C) For every additional radical 250/-
3 Rock Phosphate, Apatite. (A) Complete analysis comprising of SiO2 + A.In., Fe2O3, Al203, CaO, MgO, L.O.I. & P2O5 1200/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 600/-
(C) For every additional radical 300/-
4 Gypsum. (A) Complete analysis comprising of SiO2 ,+ A.Ins., Fe2O3 ,Al2O3, CaO, MgO, L.O.I., SO3 & H2O 1200/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 600/-
(C) For every additional radical 300/-
5 Fluorite. (A) Complete analysis comprising of SiO2, Fe2O3, CaCO3 & CaF2 1200/-
(B) Part analysis for anyone radical 600/-
(C) For every additional radical 300/-
6 Barytes. (A) Complete analysis comprising of SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, BaO, SO3, LOI 1500/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 750/-
(C) For every additional radical 375/-
7 Manganese ore (A) Complete analysis comprising of Mn, SiO2 ,Fe2O3 1000/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 500/-
(C) For every additional radical 250/-
8 Bauxite, Corundum or other mineral (oxide of aluminium.) (A) Complete analysis comprising of Al203, SiO2, Fe2O3 TiO2, CaO, MgO, LOI 1200/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 600/-
(C) For every additional radical 300/-
9 Silicate minerals like Clays, Feldspar, Serpentine Pyrophyllite, Soapstone, Laterite, Slate Stone, Yellow & Red Ochres, China Clay, Bentonite, Fire Clay, Fuller’s Earth, Mica etc. (A) Complete analysis comprising of Al2O3, SiO2, Fe2O3 TiO2, CaO, MgO, LOI, Na2O, K2O 1500/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 750/-
(C) For every additional radical 375/-
(D) Only Alkalies (Na2O & K2O) 700/-
10 Silica minerals like Quartz, Quartzite, Silica Sand, Sand Stone, Siliceous Earth etc. (A) Complete analysis comprising of SiO2 ,Fe2O3, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, LOI 1200/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 600/-
(C) For every additional radical 300/-
11 Coal/Lignite/Graphite etc. Proximate analysis. (Moisture, Volatile matters,Fixed Carbon & Ash.) 600/-
(B) Ultimate analysis by CHNS Analyser (Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, or any one of them) 1500/-
(C) Calorific Value. 600/-
(D) Chemical analysis of lignite Ash or Coal Ash (SiO2, Fe2O3, Al2O3, TiO2, CaO, MgO, LOI, Na2O, K2O) 1500/-
12 Iron Ore, Limonite, Rutile, Magnetite, Hematite, Siderite etc. (A) Complete analysis Comprising of SiO2, Fe2O3, FeO, Al2O3, TiO2, P&S. 1500/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 750/-
(C) For every additional radical 375/-
13 Wolframite (A) Complete analysis Comprising of SiO2, WO3, Fe, Mn 1500/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 750/-
(C) For every additional radical 375/-
14 Finished Product Mineral Based Chemical Industry 1500/-
15 Quick lime (Hydrated Lime) Available lime CaO, Ca(OH)2 800/-
16 Soil, Organic Compound (A) Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulphur or any one of them by CHNS Analyser 1500/-
(B) For every additional sample 1000/-
17 Base Metal Ores (A) Complete analysis Comprising of Pb, Zn, Cu, Fe, & Sulphur 1000/-
(B) Part analysis for any one radical 500/-
(C) For every additional radical 250/-
18 Mineral Sample. (A) Determination of Moisture 500/-
(B) Matter Soluble in Acid / Alkali / Water per Sample per test 600/-
19 Gold (A) Au by Fire Assay method 2000/-
(B) Au by M.I.B.K. method 1000/-
20 Silver (A) Ag by A.A.S. (Solution preparation Charge included) 500/-
21 Soil and Water test (A) For determination of pH, Conductivity, T.D.S., Dissolved Oxygen 400/-
22 Metallic radicals By AAS (A) For every radical (Pb, Zn, Cu, Ni, Co, As, Cd, Cr, Sb, Bi, Mn, Au, Fe, Li, etc 200/-
(B) Solution preparation charges extra 400/-
(C) For every radical. ( Sn, Al, W, Mo) 500/-
(D) Solution preparation charges extra 400/-
(E) For liquid sample for every radical of (A-Group) 200/-
RATES OF PROSPECTING CHARGES UNDER "RULES FOR DEPARTMENTAL PROSPECTING IN MINING LEASE & LICENSE HOLD AREAS IN RAJASTHAN,1969" NOTIFICATION DATED 26 OCTOBER, 2016
S.No. Nature of Work Rate in Rupees
1. Pitting/Trenching (up to 3 m in depth)
i. All types of rocks Rs. 700/- cu. m.
2. Drilling
i. For all types of rock formation 0.00m to 250m Rs. 8500/- per m.
more than 250m. Rs 10200/- per m.
3. Detailed Geological Mapping (1:2000)
i. Upto 50 hectares Rs. 60000/-
ii. More than 50 hectares Rs.1200/-per hectare or part there of
4. Collection of Sample (Sampling)
i. Chip sample Rs. 100/- per sample
ii Core sample Rs. 100/- per sample
iii Channel sample Rs. 100/- per sample
iv Bulk Sample Rs.500/- per sample
v Grab sample Rs.500/- per sample
5. Preliminary assessment of mineral resources in a lease hold/prospecting license area
  Upto 50 hect. area Rs. 30000/- upto 50 hect.
  Over 50 hect. Rs. 10000/- per hect. or part there of
6. Report Writing
  Upto 2 copies Rs. 1000/-
  More than 2 copies Rs. 3000/- per copy
7. Geological mapping (1:10000 scale)
  (a) Upto 10 sq. km. Rs. 1,00,000/-
  (b) More than 10 sq. Km. Rs. 10,000 per sq.km. or part there of
8. Core logging
i For all types of rocks Rs. 100/- per m length
9. Supervision fees
  Supervision fees 10% of total prospecting charges.
10. Service Charges
  As per rate fixed by Government of India on total bill amount.

Note:1- The same rate will be applicable for the Department exploration work carried out in LoI issued area.