Minerals of India

Mineral resources are divided into metallic and non-metallic minerals. Metallic minerals can be classified as ferrous and non-ferrous. Non-metallic minerals are further divided into mineral fuels and other minerals. Iron and manganese are examples of ferrous minerals. Gold, silver, copper, bauxite, zinc, tungsten, nickel, and chromite are examples of non-ferrous minerals. Coal and petroleum are mineral fuels, and mica and limestone are examples of other minerals. Uranium, thorium, ilmenite, and zirconium are the major nuclear minerals found in India.

Metallic Minerals in India

Metallic minerals can be classified as ferrous and non-ferrous. Iron and manganese are examples of ferrous metallic minerals. Gold, silver, copper, bauxite, zinc, tungsten, nickel, and chromite are examples of non-ferrous metallic minerals.

Non-metallic Minerals

Non-metallic minerals are divided into mineral fuels and other minerals. Coal, petroleum (mineral fuels), mica, and limestone (other minerals) are examples of non-metallic minerals.