Occurrence of Ores in Tamil Nadu

Chapter: 10th Science : Chapter 8 : Periodic Classification of Elements

(Reference: mineral resources of Tamil Nadu-ENVIS Centre, Tamil Nadu)

OCCURRENCE OF ORES IN TAMIL NADU

  • Lime stone: Coimbatore, Cuddalore, Dindugul
  • Gypsum: Tiruchi and Coimbatore Distiricts
  • Titanium minerals: Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Tuticorin.
  • Chromite: Coimbatore and Salem district.
  • Magnetite: Dharmapuri, Erode, Salem, Thiruvannamalai.
  • Tungsten: Madurai and Dindugal.

(Reference: mineral resources of Tamil Nadu-ENVIS Centre, Tamil Nadu)