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Bihar is the principal holder of country's pyrite resources and  possesses 95% of resources.The important mineral occurrences in Bihar are; Limestone   is found in Kaimur (Bhabhua), Monghyr and Rohtas districts; Nawada district is rich in Mica ; Quartz/ silica sand is found in Bhagalpur, Jamui, Monghyr and Nalanda districts; Quartzite is obtained from Lakhisarai, Monghyr and Nalanda districts. Talc/ soapstone/ steatite is found in Monghyr district.  Bauxite occur in Monghyr  and Rohtas districts. China clay   in Bhagalpur and Monghyr districts. Felspar is found in Gaya, Jamui and Monghyr districts;  Fireclay   is found n Bhagalpur and Purnea districts;   Jamui district has reserves of Gold ;   Granite   is obtained from Bhagalpur, Gaya, Jahanabad and Jamui districts;   Iron ore (hematite) occur in Bhagalpur district;   Iron ore (magnetite)   is obtain...