Question

explain classification of minerals

Answer 1

The classification of minerals are :
(1) Metallic minerals : we get metal from these minerals , ore of iron, copper, gold, silver, tin etc. are important example of metallic minerals can further be divided into farous and non- farous .
(2) farous minerals : these minerals which contain iron ore are known as ferrous minerals.iron ore, nikkel, cobalt, are some important farrous minerals.
(3) Non-farrous minerals: Minerals containing metals other than are known as non- farous minerals.gold, silver etc.are called Non-farrous minerals.
(4)Precious minerals: The minerals which have very high economic value are known as precious minerals for example gold, silver etc.
(5) Non-Metallic minerals: These are Minerals which do not contain metals.coal,mica etc are some important non-metallic minerals . there is deficiency of copper,lead,zinc and gold.
(6) Energy minerals: The minerals which provided energy or power are known as energy minerals.coal, natural gas are the most important energy minerals.
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Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Minerals are classified on their crystal form and chemical properties. Minerals are divided into three types namely Metallic minerals, Non Metallic minerals and Energy minerals. Examples of

Metallic minerals: Iron, Manganese, Gold.......

Non Metallic minerals:Mica,Granite,Sulphur.......

Energy minerals:Coal, Petroleum, Natural gas.......