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Mineral Resources: Aluminum (Bauxite)
Aluminum (Bauxite)
Aluminum is obtained from bauxite (oxide of aluminum) . It does not have a specific mineral and is found in rocks having hydrated aluminum oxides. It is clay like substance, whitish to reddish in color based on ferrous content.
Production
Production of bauxite in ′000 ton (1950 - 2016)
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Mineral Resources: Copper
Copper
It is highly ductile, strong metal and good conductor of electricity. It is used in electrical machinery, automobile, and stainless steel production. Its alloy with zinc is called brass and with tin is called bronze.
Ores of Copper
Copper can be found in free metallic state called ‘native copper’ . However, usually it occurs as a primary mineral in basaltic rocks. Its most common mineral forms are sulphides, carbonates and oxide…
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