Monazite Sand [Short Note]

Monazite Sand is a reddish-brown mineral and it is a source of rare earth metals.

Uses of Monazite Sand


It is primarily used for the extraction of Thorium, a nuclear substance.

Monazite Sand Monazite Sand

Distribution in India


It occurs naturally in the coastal sands of three districts: Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi, and Kanyakumari in south India. In India, Government bodies only can process or export monazite.

Monazite Distribution in India Monazite Distribution in India