Question

Difference between metallic and no

Answer 1

Meaning Metallic minerals refers to the minerals that comprise of metals in raw form. Non-metallic minerals implies the minerals, that do not have minerals in them.

Metallic = Found in Igneous and metamorphic rocks

Found in = Sedimentary rocks

New product = New product can be obtained from it, on melting.

New product = No new product is obtained from it, on melting.

Metal = Good conductors of heat and electricity

Non metallic = Good insulators of heat and electricity

Metallic = These are malleable and ductile.

Non metal = These lack in malleability and ductility.

Metal = They have luster

Non metal = They do not have luster