10 Interesting Fact About Minerals

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• Indonesia has more than 17,000 islands and many of them are rich in minerals, such as gold, silver, copper, coal, and nickel.
• The Grasberg Mine in Papua is the largest gold mine in the world and also produces copper.
• Jade was found in Indonesia, especially in Kalimantan and Sumatra.
• Bangka and Belitung Islands in Indonesia are the second largest tin producers in the world after China.
• Indonesia also has the third largest bauxite reserves in the world, which is used to make aluminum.
• Sulfur minerals are found in Indonesia and are used in the chemical and fertilizer industries.
• Iron ore is found in many regions in Indonesia and is used in steel making.
• Indonesia also has the largest coal mines in the world, located in Kalimantan and Sumatra.
• Zeolite minerals are used to increase agricultural productivity and are found in many regions in Indonesia.
• Black Tin ore, which is used to make batteries, is also found in Indonesia.