The uses of beach minerals are given below.
Sl.No.
|
Mineral
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Uses
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1.
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Ilmenite and Leucoxene
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Manufacture of Titanium di-oxide (pigment for paint)
Welding electrodes
Processing of graded steel
Manufacture of high quality photo grey sun glasses
Manufacture of titanium metal
|
2.
|
Rutile
|
Ingredient in welding rod flux
Feed stock for titanium di-oxide pigment
Colouring agent in ceramic and glass products
|
3.
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Zircon
|
Production of opacifiers, glazes and frits (for making ceramic tiles)
Floor and decorative tiles
Zirconium chemicals
Zirconium metals for various uses
|
4.
|
Sillimanite
|
Refractory industry
Foundry
Precision investment casting
Electrical porcelain
Sanitary ware
Abrasives
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5.
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Garnet
|
Sand blasting
Water jet cutting
Water filtration
Abrasive paper and cloths
Micronised garnet for polishing
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6.
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Monazite
|
Extraction of Rare Earths (used in making magnets, glass, LEDs, batteries etc.,)
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