Geography


Chapter : 1. Minerals and Energy Resources

Non-Metallic Minerals

Non-Metallic Minerals
Mica :
It is a non metallic mineral. India is the largest producer of mica and it produces more than 60 % world’s mica.
Main Properties and Uses of Mica :
1. It is made up of a series of plates or leaves.
2. It can be converted into thin sheets.
3. It can be black, green, red yellow or brown.
4. It has excellent di-electric strength, low powerless factor, insulating properties and high resistance.
5. It is an indispensable mineral and is used in electric and electronic industries.
Production :
Northern edge : Chotta Nagpur Plateau, Koderma Gaya-Hazaribagh belt of Jharkhand.
Rajasthan : Ajmer
Andhra Pradesh : Nellore Mica belt.

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