MINERAL AND ENERGY RESOURCES IN INDIA
MINERALS
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Question
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Which mineral is used in the manufacturing of aluminium?
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Gold
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Silver
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Manganese
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Bauxite
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -mineral impurities are clay (Kaolin), hematite and or goethite (Iron oxide), anatase (Titanium oxide) and silica & quartz. Bauxite is used as the main raw material for alumina making, which in turn is utilised for aluminium manufacturing.
Detailed explanation-2: -Aluminum is primarily sourced from the rock bauxite. Bauxite is composed of aluminum hydroxide minerals such as gibbsite, boehmite, and diaspore.
Detailed explanation-3: -Aluminium is extracted from Bauxite ore.
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