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List of minerals of Pakistan

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List of minerals of Pakistan
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This is a list of minerals, both metallic and non-metallic found in Pakistan province wise.

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Himalayan salt (coarse, ⌀ up to 5 mm) from Pakistan

Mining areas

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Minerals are found richly, in all of the Provinces of Pakistan. They may be mined in common locations or regions based on their popularity. Different minerals may also be mined in different regions such as the Hindu Kush, Himalaya, and Karakorum ranges.

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Non-metallic minerals

Gemstones

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Topaz on matrix from Dassu in Gilgit Baltistan
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Brookite and Quartz mineral from Balochistan

Gemstones, also known as semi-precious stones or gems, are minerals widely used in jewelry and for ornamental purposes. Northern and western regions of Pakistan are rich in high quality gemstones. Some of the major gemstones are enlisted below;[4]

The main mining areas of these gems are in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Federally Administered Tribal Areas, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Balochistan.[4]

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