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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.