Section 2(1)(h) in Andhra Pradesh Mineral Dealer's Rules, 2000
(h)"Mineral" means the minerals defined in clause (a) of Section 3 of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act and includes precious and semiprecious and uncut stones all minor minerals as specified in the Andhra Pradesh Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 1966 and also processed pulverised and finished products: