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Other minerals having atomic content with economic viability:

Monazite: Although monazite sands occur on east and west coasts and in some
places in Bihar, the largest concentration of monazite sand is on the Kerala
coast. Over 15,200 tonnes of uranium is estimated to be contained in monazite.
Ilmenite: The deposits of Ilmenite occurs in the state of Jharkhand.
Beryllium: Beryllium oxide is used as a ‘moderator’ in nuclear reactors for atomic
power generation. India has sufficient reserves of beryllium to meet its requirement
of atomic power generation. It is found in the states of Rajasthan, Jharkhand,
Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu.
Zirconium: Zirconium is found along the Kerala coast and in alluvial rocks of
Ranchi and Hazaribagh districts of Jharkhand.
Lithium: Lithium is a light metal which is found in lepidolite and
spodumene. Lepidolite is widely distributed in the mica belts of Jharkhand,
Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan as well as in the Bastar region of
Chhattisgarh.

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