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Mineral and Energy Resources I

ICSE · Class 10 · Geography

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1. Introduction to Minerals

  • Minerals are found in the earth’s crust and are extracted from ores.
  • Metallic minerals contain metals and are generally found in igneous rocks.
  • Non-metallic minerals do not contain metals and are found in sedimentary rocks.
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2. Iron Ore

  • Iron ore is the backbone of modern industries.
  • India has the world's largest reserves of iron, approximately 6.6% of the world's known reserves.
  • The main varieties of iron ore are magnetite, haematite, limonite and siderite.
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3. Manganese

  • India ranks third in the world in manganese production.
  • Manganese is the most important mineral for making iron and steel.
  • Nearly 9 kg of manganese is required for manufacturing one tonne of steel.
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4. Bauxite

  • India is the third largest producer of bauxite in the world.
  • Bauxite is the raw material for making aluminium.
  • Bauxite is a rock consisting of hydrated aluminium oxides.

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Minerals are aggregates of twoMetallic minerals contain metals andNonIron ore is the backboneMagnetite is the best quality iron

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