A solid mineral is a natural, non-living substance found in the ground. Examples include gold, diamond, coal, and limestone.

1. iron Ore: Used to produce iron and steel, essential for construction and manufacturing.


2. Gold: Valued for its rarity and used in jewelry, electronics, and as a financial asset.


3. Diamond: The hardest known natural material, used in jewelry and industrial cutting tools.


4. Bauxite: The primary ore of aluminum, used in packaging, transportation, and construction.


5. Copper: Used in electrical wiring, plumbing, and as an alloy in bronze and brass.


6. Coal: A fossil fuel used for electricity generation and steel production.


7. Limestone: Used in cement production, as a building material, and in agriculture.


8. Lead: Used in batteries, radiation shielding, and as a component in some solders.


9. Zinc: Used for galvanizing steel, in alloys such as brass, and in the production of batteries.


10. Gypsum: Used to make plaster, wallboard, and as a soil conditioner.


11. Phosphate: Used in fertilizers, animal feed supplements, and industrial products.


12. Manganese : Used in steel production and as an alloying element in aluminum and copper.