weite some uses
of minerals ?
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- Minerals like iron are used for constructing purpose.
- Minerals like aluminium are used in making body of aeroplane etc.
- Minerals like gold are used to make jewellery,coins etc.
- Minerals like copper are used in making electric wires,coins, jewellery etc.
- Minerals like lead is used in making batteries, ammunition etc.
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- Mineral like copper is used in electrical equipments as it is good electrical conductor.
- Clay is used to make cement etc which helps in constructing roads.
- Fiberglass, cleaning agents are made by borax.
- Below are the uses of minerals in everyday life:
- Uses of minerals in the body
- Uses of metallic minerals
- Economic uses of minerals
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- Uses of minerals in the body:
- Calcium gives structure and strength to bones and teeth.
- It also helps in blood clotting, enzyme function, transfer signals to nervous system etc. Iron is required in transporting oxygen from lungs to other parts of the body.
- Foods rich in iron are eggs, dry fruits, red meat etc.
- Zinc plays a major role in the body’s immunity. It fights infections and various illness. Foods rich in zinc are beans, pork, peanuts etc.
- Uses of metallic minerals:
- Minerals which consists one or more than one metallic elements are called metallic minerals.
- Leading producer of metallic minerals is Ontario. Gold, copper, silver, iron etc are some of the metal minerals
- Economic Uses of minerals :
- Gold is used in computers and other electronics. It is also used in dentistry.
- Aluminium is used in beverage cans, aluminium foil, cosmetics etc.
- Graphite is used in machinery and pencils.
- Potassium is used in toothpaste and fertilizers
Above were the most common uses of minerals. Other applications are – used in constructing building, developing weapons for defence, machinery, making of jewellery, synthesising fertilizers etc.
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