https://www.dekut.com/Science/how-is-heavy-mineral-mining-done-in-india/ Heavy minerals in India are found in the coastal areas on the beach surfaces washed off from the waves in the ocean. Particularly found in coasts of Odisha, Andhra Pradeshm Tamil Nadu, the East coast of Kerala and Maharashtra. There are about 5 to 6 minerals abundantly found on the Indian shores like Garnet, Ilmenite, Rutile, Zircon, Sillimanite etc., in varying percentages. Tue, 13 May 2014 07:03:47 UTC en