Silica

Minerals of Odisha

Minerals of Odisha Odisha topped among all the states as it contributed above 10% to total mineral production in the country. The value of principal minerals produced remained at Rs. 22567.67 crore, an increase of 31.64% over the previous year period. The value of minor minerals remained Rs. 85.68 crores. Coal, bauxite, chromite, iron & … Read more

Minerals

Minerals Minerals are defined as solid, inorganic, naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical formula and general structure. Almost all chemical Elements in the Earth’s crust are associated with at least one mineral. They vary in color, hardness, density, crystal form, crystal size, transparency, composition, location, and abundance. Some minerals are radioactive (uranophane), while others … Read more

Non-Metallic Minerals

Here is a list of subtopics without any description for Non-Metallic Minerals: Asbestos Barite Bentonite Feldspar Fluorspar Gypsum Kaolin Lime Magnesite Mica Perlite Phosphate rock Potash Salt Sand and gravel Silica sand Talc Wollastonite Non-metallic minerals are a diverse group of minerals that are used in a wide variety of applications. They are found in … Read more