Give information about classification of minerals?
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On the basis of composition, minerals are classified into metallic and non-metallic types.
Metallic, minerals contain metals in raw form.
Metals are hard substances that conduct heat and electricity and have lustre or shine. For example, iron ore and bauxite.
Metallic minerals are of two types: (a) Ferrous and (b) Non-ferrous.
Ferrous minerals contain iron ore, manganese, and chromites. Most of the Iron and steel industries and heavy industries depends on this mineral.
Non-ferrous minerals do not contain iron but may contain some other metals like gold, silver, copper or lead.
Non-metallic minerals do not contain metals. For example, limestone, mica, gypsum, coal, and petroleum.
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