Mineral

Oil and natural gas are the most important mineral resources in Tripura. Other minerals of significance are glass sand, plastic clay, shale and sand for building/construction. ONGC carried out seismic geophysical surveys and 15590 meter drilling (Including Mizoram) for petroleum and natural gas exploration in the state.

The value of mineral production in 1994-95 at Rs. 11 crore decreased by 5% compared to the previous year. Natural gas was the only major mineral produced in the state, the output of which decreased by 5%. The value of minor minerals was estimated at Rs. 5 lakhs in 1994-95, which was the same as in the previous year.

1. Mineral: Fire clay:

Colour: White and grey white

Mineral available at: Agartala , Amtali, Mohanpur, Latiacherra, Rajnagar, Bishramganj

Total reserve available in 000' tonnes

Chemical composition: High-grade (non plastic) fireclay containing more than 37% Alumina

Production details: Not available

2.Minerals: Quartz and Silica sand:

Colour of the mineral: Quartz is transparent to milky white.

Mineral available at: Tripura (Particular location is not available)

Total reserve available in 000' tonnes:

Chemical composition: Not available

Production details: Not available