Which one of the following minerals is contained in the Monazite sand? (Textbook)
(a) Oil
(b) Uranium
(c) Thorium
(d) Coal
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★Monazite is reddish brown phosphate mineral, containing rare Earth metals. It is an important ore for thorium, lanthanum, cerium.
It is found in India, Madagascar, South Africa, with large deposit of monazite sand.
It is from German word "monazit" meaning solitary.
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Thoruim is the mineral that is contained in the monazite sand. Therefore, the correct answer is "C". It is a vital ore for thorium, lanthanum, and cerium. It is found in India, Madagascar, and South Africa.
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