Jammu province is rich in minerals coal, bauxite, copper, zinc, and lead are abundant.
Sapphire mines are located at higher elevations in the Papar valley.
Semi - precious stones like beryl and aquamarine and crystals like quartz and felopar are also found in the region.
Riasi has coal, gem stones, gypsum, clay, copper, bauxite, and iron ore.
Though little known, the tableland of Kishtwar is flanked by the high and steep mountains of the "middle mountains" region, the highest point being 4,089 km above sea level. It has an area of 7,311 sq km. Kistwar is famous for mines of sapphire and rubies. The climate is pleasant and bracing in summer and cold in winter.
Kishtwar and Bhadarwah, with heavily forested mountains are regular haunts of hunters. They can hunt panthers, black and red bear, wild goat, ibex, musk deer, wolf, barasingha, pig, Himalayan chamois, leopard, etc. In the river beds, swamps and low forests, a variety of winged game-duck, goose, chakor, monal pheasant, partridge and snipe are found in preserves for sportsmen.
Saffron is grown here. Black cumin, medicinal herbs like banafsha, kahzaban, dhoop, musk, bala, artemesia and belladonna are grown in the region. Narcotic herbs are also found. Blankets and leather goods of the region are famous.
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