CBSE Class 11 Geography Chapter 5 Minerals and Rocks Notes
Minerals are naturally occurring substance. Minerals are formed through geological processes and are found in various forms in nature. They are also obtained from rocks. The study of minerals is called ‘Mineralogy’. Minerals generally occur in igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. Minerals are usually found in the raw form or ‘ores’. The site of excavating the ore or mineral is called a ‘Mine’. Minerals are broadly classified into: metallic, non-metallic and energy minerals. Metallic minerals are further classified into: ferrous and non-ferrous minerals. The major minerals produced in India are Iron-ore, copper, bauxite, mica, coal l, natural gas, and petroleum. Energy resources are classified into conventional and non-conventional energy resources. Please refer Class 11 Geography Chapter 5 Minerals and Rocks Notes for more information.
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