Metallic Minerals
Metallic Minerals
Classification of minerals: Minerals are mainly classified as Metallic, Non-Metallic and Energy Minerals.
Metallic Minerals: Minerals containing metals are called metallic minerals, like gold, silver, tungsten, etc . These are further classified as-
Ferrous Minerals: Metallic minerals having iron content are called ferrous minerals. A ferro - alloy is an alloy of iron with some other metals. These minerals account for about three-fourths of the total value of the production of metallic minerals. After meeting the internal demands, India exports a fairly large amount of ferrous minerals. These minerals have much importance as they -provide a strong base for the development of metallurgical industries . The distribution of ferrous minerals — Iron ore and manganese is discussed below:
Non - Ferrous Minerals: India has only a few reserves of non-ferrous minerals that are not very adequate. However, these minerals which include (e.g. copper, zinc, bauxite and gold) play a vital role in various industries, i.e. metallurgical, engineering and electrical industries. The distribution of non-ferrous minerals i.e. copper and bauxite are:
Interesting Fact about Aluminium: After the discovery of aluminium, Emperor Napoleon Ill wore buttons and hooks on his clothes made of aluminium. He served food to his more important guests in aluminium utensils and the less honourable ones were served in gold and silver utensils. Thirty years after this incident, aluminium bowls were most common with the beggars in Paris.
Iron content in hematite and magnetite is _______ and ________ respectively. | |||
| Right Option : B | |||
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From which of the following mines iron ore is exported to Japan through Vishakhapatnam port ? | |||
| Right Option : D | |||
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Most of India's copper is extracted from which of the following mines? | |||
| Right Option : D | |||
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