Make a table of metallic, non-metallic mineral and energy resources under following heads:
Name Uses Characteristics/Types Distribution/Belts Other Info
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Minerals are homogeneous naturally occurring substances normally found in solid, liquid and gaseous state.
Types of Minerals
Minerals are classified into two types: Metallic and non-metallic.
Metallic Minerals: They are further sub-divided into ferrous and non-ferrous.
Ferrous minerals: They contain iron.
Examples are iron ore, manganese ore, chromite, pyrite, nickel, and cobalt.
Non-ferrous minerals: They contain metals other than iron.
Examples include gold, silver, copper, lead, bauxite, tin and magnesium.
Non-metallic Minerals: They are limestone, nitrate, potash, mica, gypsum, coal, petroleum.
Distribution of Minerals
In this section, we will look at the distribution of various minerals.
Iron Ore
Iron ore is the basic mineral. It forms the backbone of industrial development. There are four varieties of iron ore :
Limonite
Haematite (contains 60% to 70% iron) – Most important industrial iron ore.
Magnetite (contains 70% iron) — Finest quality, with magnetic properties.
Siderite (contains 40% to 50% iron)