Monazite Sand is a reddish-brown mineral and it is a source of rare earth metals.
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Uses of Monazite Sand
It is primarily used for the extraction of Thorium, a nuclear substance.
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.
