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What are mineral resources?
Mineral resources are the natural resources which cannot be renewed. Examples of mineral resources Gold Salt Tin Limestone Iron ore Coal Iron Manganese Rubber Aluminium Marbles

They are also used to produce useful things. Some of these useful things are: Soap Jewelleries e.g. chain bracelet e.t.c. Batteries
And so on

NAMES OF MINERAL RESOURCES, WHERE IT IS FOUND AND ITS USES. Limestone: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed largely of the minerals calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate (CaCO3). Many limestones are composed from skeletal fragments of marine organisms such as coral or foraminifera. It is found in Abia, Akwa Ibom, Anambra, Crossriver, and Ebonyi States. Limestone is a rock with an enormous diversity of uses. It could be the one rock that is used in more ways than any other. Most limestone is crushed and used as a construction material. It is used as a crushed stone for road base and railroad ballast. It is used as an aggregate in concrete. It is fired in a kiln with crushed shale to make cement.

Gold: Gold is a dense, soft, shiny, malleable and ductile metal. It is a chemical element with the symbol Au (aurum in Latin, meaning glow of sunrise) and atomic number 79.It has a bright yellow color and luster traditionally considered attractive, which it maintains without oxidizing in air or water. It is found in Abuja, Abia, Ebonyi, Niger, Osun, Kwara, Kebbi states. It is used for making jewelries e.g. chain, bracelet e.t.c.

Salt: Salt, also known as table salt or rock salt (halite), is a crystalline mineral that is composed primarily of sodium chloride (NaCl), a chemical compound belonging to the larger class of ionic salts. It is absolutely essential for animal life, but can be harmful to animals and plants in excess. Salt is one of the oldest, most ubiquitous food seasonings and salting is an

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