Write about the distribution of mineral in india
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DISTRIBUTION OF MINERALS IN INDIA
Iron: There are deposits of high grade iron ore in India. Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Maharashtra and Karnataka are the states with iron ore deposits.
Bauxite: Jharkhand, Orissa, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu are the states with bauxite deposits.
Mica: Mica is mainly found in Jharkhand, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan. India is the largest producer and exporter of mica.
Copper: Copper is mainly found in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Manganese: Manganese is mainly found in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Limestone: Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu are the major states which produce limestone.
Gold: Gold is found in Kolar in Karnataka. The Kolar mines are among the deepest mines in the world.
Salt: Salt is obtained from sea, lakes and rocks. India is among the leading producers and exporters of salt.