Minerals and Power Resources

A mineral is a natural substance

A mineral is a natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties. Minerals are unevenly distributed, and

These minerals contain metal and provide

These minerals contain metal and provide metals on melting. They are usually hard, shiny, generally found in igneous rocks, do not break easily when h

These minerals do not contain metals

These minerals do not contain metals. They are mostly found in sedimentary rocks and break into pieces when hit. They are not ductile or malleable.

Ferrous minerals contain iron and

Ferrous minerals contain iron and are linked with the iron and steel industry. Non-ferrous minerals do not contain iron and include minerals such as g

Iron ore is called the backbone

Iron ore is called the backbone of modern civilisation. Four major varieties are magnetite, haematite, limonite, and siderite. Magnetite is the best q