Minerals and Energy Resources

Minerals are deposited and accumulated in the strata of the sedimentary rocks.

Bauxite is the mineral formed by the decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered material.

Monazite sand contains Thorium. 

Koderma in Jharkhand is the leading producer of mica.

Limestone is made of one mineral. 

Titanium oxidemake(s) the toothpaste white. 

Coal and petroleum are the examples of energy minerals.

Examples of non-metallic minerals are coal, petroleum and natural gas.

In Rajasthan, the major mica producing area is around Ajmer. 

Magnetite is a good quality ore of iron.

Anthraciteis the highest quality hard coal. 

The vast alluvial plains of North India are devoid of economic minerals.

Karnataka is the state that has the largest number of iron ore mines.

The monazite sands of Kerala are also rich in thorium. 

Kudermukh in Chikkamagalusu district in India is known as 100 percent export unit.

Jharkhand and Rajasthan are the major producers of mica. Mica is also produced in Bihar.
Uttar Pradesh also produces mica, but it is not a major producer.

Limestone is found in Sedimentary rocks. 

Precious minerals are not under the category of minerals.

Ferro-manganese alloy has high percentage of manganese.

Gypsum occurs in the form of bed or layers.