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Distinguish between the following: Ferrous and nonferrous minerals.

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Hint:Minerals are naturally occurring substances that have a well-defined chemical composition and a specific crystal structure. They are found in various forms in nature from the softest talc to the hardest diamond. Different kinds of minerals can be extracted from an ore. Metals are extracted from these minerals by different processes. There are many different kinds of minerals.

Complete answer:Ferrous and nonferrous minerals are both metallic minerals but ferrous minerals contain iron and nonferrous minerals do not contain iron. Examples of ferrous minerals are Cobalt, Manganese, Iron Ore. Examples of nonferrous minerals are Gold, Silver, Copper, Lead. The major differences between both of these are:

Ferrous Minerals Nonferrous Minerals

They are Magnetic. — They are Nonmagnetic.

They weigh more. — They weigh less.

They are good

conductors of electricity. — They are bad conductors of electricity.

They are less resistant to corrosion. — They are more resistant to corrosion.

They are mainly composed of iron as hydroxide, sulfides, and carbonates. — They are composed of various elements and combinations.

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