What mineral is predominantly found in Monazite sand?

Iron

Uranium

Thorium

Zinc

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C. Thorium

Monazite sand contains thorium, a crucial mineral in nuclear energy. Iron and uranium are found elsewhere, while zinc does not occur in this sand.

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