MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERALS
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Question
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Minerals that contain Iron
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Minerals that do not contain Iron
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Minerals that have high Heat conduction
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none of above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The minerals that contain iron are called ferrous minerals. Examples of such minerals are iron ore, manganese, nickel, chromite, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ferrous minerals are those minerals that contain iron. Some examples of ferrous minerals include iron ore, manganese, nickel and chromite. The metallic minerals that contain metals other than iron are called non-ferrous minerals. Some examples are gold, copper, silver, lead, and tin.
Detailed explanation-3: -While non-ferrous minerals are also metallic, they do not contain iron. Non-ferrous metals include aluminum, copper, lead, nickel, tin, titanium, and zinc, as well as copper alloys like brass and bronze.
Detailed explanation-4: -In Karnataka, iron ore deposits occur in Sandur-Hospet area of Ballari district, Baba Budan hills and Kudremukh in Chikkamagaluru district and parts of Shivamogga, Chitradurg and Tumakuru districts.
Detailed explanation-5: -Ferrous minerals are metallic minerals containing iron. Ferrous minerals are magnetic. Examples: Manganese and iron. Non-ferrous minerals are also metallic, but they do not contain iron. Non-ferrous minerals are not magnetic.