Question

Difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals.​

Answer 1

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Metallic

• Minerals containing metals are called metallic minerals.
• These minerals are malleable and ductile.
• These minerals are generally associated with igneous and metamorphic rocks.
• They show lustre.

Non-metallic

• Minerals which do not contain metals are called non-ductile.
• These are non-malleable and no-ductile.
• These are associated with sedimentary rocks.
• They do not show lustre.

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Answer 2

Differences between metallic and non-metallic minerals

• The main Difference between metallic and non-metallic is that on the melting of metallic minerals,a new product is obtained,whereas no product isobtained from non-metallic minerals when they are melted.
• metallic minerals are lustrous such that they have their own shine,while non-metallic minerals are not lustrous

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