Beach Mineral Histroy in India – Part-2 – Uses of Beach Minerals
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Apr 02 2026
The uses of beach minerals are given below.
| Sl.No. | Mineral | Uses |
| 1. | Ilmenite and Leucoxene | 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. | 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 |
| 5. | Garnet | Sand blasting
Water jet cutting Water filtration Abrasive paper and cloths Micronised garnet for polishing |
| 6. | Monazite | Extraction of Rare Earths (used in making magnets, glass, LEDs, batteries etc.,) |
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