4 differences between metallic and nonmetallic minerals
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Metallic Minerals
Metallic minerals contain metal in the raw form.
These metals are generally associated with igneous rocks.
They are usually hard and have a shine of their own.
Examples: iron, copper. bauxite and tin.
Non Metallic Minerals
Non metallic minerals do not contain metals.
These metals are generally associated with sedimentary rocks.
They are not usually hard and have no shine of their own.
Examples: salt, coal, mica and clay.
Metallic minerals:
It contains metals in raw form.
Metal are good conductor of heat and electricity.
They have lustrus property.
Metals are basic in nature.
Ex: iron, copper.
No metallic minerals:
It doesn't contain metals.
Don't have lustrus property.
They are not good conductors of heat and electricity.
They are acidic in nature.
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