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Definition of Minerals

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Natural substances of organic or inorganic origin

with definite chemical and physical properties

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Minerals are broadly classifies on the basis of?

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Physical and Chemical properties.

Metallic and Non-metallic minerals.

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Definition of metallic minerals

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They are the source of metals like iron, copper, gold etc.

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Metallic minerals are further categorized as

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Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals

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Ferrous minerals have

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iron content like iron ore

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Non-ferrous minerals

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Do not have iron content like copper, bauxite etc.

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Non-metallic minerals are either

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Organic or inorganic in origin

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Organic non-metallic minerals include

Inorganic non-metallic minerals include

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Fossil fuels or Mineral fuels like coal and petroleum -> Derived from the buried plant and animal life .
Mica, Limestone, graphite -> Inorganic

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What are the unique characterastics of minerals:

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  1. Their distribution over space is not even
  2. Inverse relationship in quality and quantity
  3. Minerals are exhaustible => Take long time to geologically develop, cannot be replenished immediately when needed. No second crop.
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Minerals forms the base for several ___-scale industries.
Agriculture is influenced by minerlas in the form of __-.
This devlopement of a country is influenced by minerals

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Large
Fertilizers
Economic

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3 points which says the importance of minerals

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  1. Econmic devlopment
  2. Basis of large scale industry
  3. Agriculture -> Fertilizers
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Why does India have rich variety of minerals?

And why is it said to be “rich”?

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  1. Due to its vaired geological structure.
  2. Rich -> Considerable importance by world standards
  3. Ranking fairly high among Iron, Coal Mica and manganese (MICoM)
  4. Extensive reservfes of chromite, bauxite and limestone
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Give examples of ferrous minerals:

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  1. Iron ore

2. Manganese

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Points on richness of india of iron ore:

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  1. Faily rich in iron deposits.
  2. Some amount of iron is found in practically all parts of the country
  3. Largest producer of Iron in asia and one of the largest in world
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Rough distribution of Iron ore in India:

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  1. Occur as hill masses and are easily accessible

2. They are found in close proximity to areas producing coal, dolomite, limestone and manganese. (CD, LM)

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Why is there an adantage in iron and steel plant in utilisation of resources?

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They are found in close proximity to areas producing coal, dolomite, limestone and manganese. (CD, LM)

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Types of Iron ore with their percentage:

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  1. Haematite -> 60 to 70%
  2. Magnetitie -> 70%
  3. Limonite -> 35 to 50%
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Give 3 points about haematite:

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  1. Reddish in colour and is known as red ore
  2. Contains 60 to 70% of iron
  3. Found in Odisha, jharkjand, chattisgarh (central east region)
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Give 3 points about magnetitie:

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  1. Dark brown to blackish in color, also known as black ore
  2. Best quality more than 70% and has magnetic property
  3. Found in TN and Karnataka (Southern)
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Why is magnetite called magnetite?

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It possesses magnetic property

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Give 3 points about limonite:

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  1. It is yellow or light brown in color and contains 35 to 50% of iron.
  2. 35 to 50% of iron (poorest)
  3. Iron stone group -> Raniganj. Mirzapur(UP), Gharwal and Kangra valley

Rani Miss Kangaroo

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Uses of iron ore:

Just points

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  1. Iron ore: To use steel
  2. Powdered steel: Metallurgy products (magnets), Catalyst, Auto parts
  3. Iron Blue: 4 Ps (Paints, Plastics, Paper dyeing, Printing inks), 2Cs (Colors for artists, Cosmetics), Industrial finishes
  4. Radioactive iron (59%) -> Medicine (tracer element), Biochemical and Metallugical research
  5. Black iron oxide -> 3Ms (Metallurgy, magnetic inks, medicine)
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Give the use of iron ore in making of steel:

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  1. 90% Iron ore is used to make steel.
  2. Raw iron is not strong and hard
  3. Alloyed with other elements to make it strong and hard.
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The major states of iron ore:

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The middle east:

  1. Jharkand
  2. Chattisgarh
  3. Odisha

The South:

  1. Tamil Nadu
  2. Karnataka
  3. Andhra pradesh

The west:

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Maharastra
  3. Goa
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Minor states of iron ore:

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  1. Assam
  2. West Bengal
  3. UP and Punjab
  4. J and K
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2 places of iron ore in Chattisgarh:

and to what plant is this provided?

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Balliadilla (Dantewada) and Durg.

Bhilai Steel plant

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2 places of iron ore in Odisha:

and to what plant is this provided?

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  1. Keonjhar, Mayurbanj, Sambalpur and Sundergarh

2. Bokaro, Durgapur, Jamshedpur and Rourkela

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2 places of iron ore in Karnataka:

and to what plant is this provided?

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1.Bababudan hills: Bellary and Hospet, Chigmagalur ->
2. Kudremukh (horse mouth) estimated deposits 1000 MILLION TONNES!!!.
They provide raw materials to Bhadravathi iron works.

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The variety of coal in odisha is?

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  1. Haematite (60 to 70%)

In odisha it is 55 to 68

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Variety of coal in karnataka is:

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Magnetite and Heamatite

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2 places of iron ore in Jharkand:

and to what plant is this provided?

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Chiri in Singhbum and Palamau

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2 places of iron ore in Goa:

and to what plant is this provided?

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Richer and largr -> North goa

Supplies iron for both domestic and export

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Quality of iron ore in goa?

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  1. Inferior Limonite and Siderite

2. Richr and larger -> North Goa.

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2 places of iron ore in Andra Pradesh:

What is its quality?

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Krishna, Anantpur, Kurnool
55 to 62%
Note that the quality in odisha is 55 to 68%

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2 places of iron ore in TN:

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Trichy, Madurai, Salem and Coimbatore

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2 places of iron ore in Maharastra:

2 places of iron ore in Rajasthan:

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Ratnagiri and Chandrapur

Bhilwara and Udaipur

37
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What is the main iron ore exporting ports in India?

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  1. Mormugao

2. Vishakapatinam

38
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Give 3 description abt manganese:

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  1. Black, Hard and Iron like metal.
  2. Occurs as natural oxide.
  3. Good quality and is of great demand in the world market
39
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Uses of manganese just the points:

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  1. Important raw material for smelting of iron ore
  2. Manufucture of ferro and number of important alloys (steel raw material)
  3. Manufucturing of a lot of things…
40
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Useful things of manganese in biology:

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a. Aids in action of many and Vital enzymes for metabolism of fats and proteins
b. Regulate blood sugar level
c. Immune system
d. Bone development and reproduction.
e. Manganese has various vitamins, such as K and B-Complex group.
f. Excess of this is toxic.
g. Plant growth and reduction of nitrates in green plants and algae

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Why is manganese used in steel?

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  1. Resistant to rusting

2. Makes steel tough

42
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Important things which are manufuctured from Manganese:

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  1. Chemical industry:
    a. Bleaching powder
    b. Dry cell batteries
  2. General:
    a. Black enamel
    b. Electrical and Glass
43
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Who are India’s largest customers for manganese ores:

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  1. USA, UK, France, Germany and Belgium, Netherlands, Japan.
44
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The states of distribution for manganese:

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South India:

  1. AP
  2. Telengana
  3. GOA

Middle east:
1. Odisha
2. Jharkhand
(NOT CHATTISGARH)

West:

  1. Rajasthan
  2. Maharastra
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Description about copper:

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  1. It is an important non-ferrous metal
  2. Earliest metal used by man
  3. In nature -> 3 principle combinations: Sulphides, Oxides and Carbonates.
46
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Uses of Copper:

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  1. Alloys:
    a. Iron and Nickel to make stainless steel
    b. Zinc to make brass
    c. Tin to make bronze
  2. Building (rooftop), Ship Building, Automobile and Defence industry
  3. Electric wires (good conductor, ductile and malleable) and Plumbing.

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