Geochemical Orientation Study of Stream Sediment Samples in the Southern Part of Nuggihalli Schist Belt: Ore Mineral Phases and Their Implications on the Bedrock Potential for Ores

Stream sediment sampling is a significant tool in geochemical exploration. The stream composition reflects the bedrock geology, overburden cover, and metalliferous mineralization. This research article focuses on assessing selected trace element concentrations sediments interpreting their inter-element relationships using multivariate statistical methods. Tagadur Ranganathaswamy Gudda its surroundings Nuggihalli schist belt of southern India have been investigated present work. geology study area complex, with diverse range litho units evidence strong structural deformation. known for mineralization potential chromite, vanadiferous titanomagnetite, sulfides. topography region characterized by an undulating terrain radial drainage pattern. Most part soil covered except area. For this study, discrete method was adopted to collect samples. samples were collected analyzed elements ICP-AES spectrophotometer: Fe, Cr, Ti, V, Cu, Ni, Zn, Pb, Mn, Cd, As analyzed. analytical data statistically treated SPSS software, including descriptive statistics, normalization natural log transformation, factor analysis varimax rotation. transformed showed log-normal distribution, indicating presence anomalies. results provide valuable insights into processes helps understanding identifying groups implications Additionally, spatial inverse distance weighting interpolation provides information about distribution parameters across Overall, contributes geochemistry application mineral findings future exploration efforts can aid identification ore deposits similar geological settings.