A mineral resource is a concentration or occurrence of minerals of economic interest in or on the Earth’s crust in quality and quantity.
Further Reading:
- Physical characteristics of minerals
- NCERT Notes: Geography- Some major minerals and their characteristics
Related Links | |
National Mineral Policy 2019 | Rare Earth Minerals |
The Rock Cycle | IAS Toppers |
IAS Study Material | Geography Questions for UPSC Mains |
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