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Uses of Minerals

We use rocks and minerals in many ways in our everyday life. Minerals can be found
around us, in our body and in our kitchen. The table below shows how we use

minerals every day.

The steel used in our Fruits and vegetable are
buildings is made with good sources of potassium,

iron, which is mineral. magnesium and other minerals
that are body needs.

Bricks are made using Clay pottery, porcelain dishes
rocks and minerals and glasses too, are made from

such as sand, clay and rocks and minerals.
limestone.

Pavements by the side The countertops in our kitchen
of roads are made of might be made of granite, which

concrete, which is a is a rock.
mixture of crushed rocks

and limestone.
Calcium found in milk

helps us build strong
and healthy bones.

Minerals in India

India has a large Reserve of minerals. Let us study the following table to know

more about the common minerals found in India.

Minerals Major states in India Uses

Iron Jharkhand, Odisha, • Iron is used to make steel.

Chhattisgarh, Karnataka • Iron and steel are used for making
utensils, tools, machines, railway coaches,

engines, cars, buses and bridges.

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