Name 5 metalic minerals and type about them
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These deposits can consist of a variety of metallic minerals containing valuable metals such as nickel (pentlandite), copper (chalcopyrite), zinc (sphalerite), lead (galena) and gold (occurs as a native element or as a minor constituent within other minerals) that are used in all aspects of our daily lives.
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Minerals are homogenous solid substances that are found in different types of geological environment.They are made of different types of inorganic substances and have a specific chemical formula and a crystal structure. Minerals are mined for their economic and commercial value and can be of two types: metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Let us see the how they differ from each other!
Metallic Minerals:
As the name suggests, metallic minerals are the minerals that contain one or more metals. In general, they occur as mineral deposits and are a good conductor of heat and electricity, e.g. iron, copper, gold, bauxite, manganese etc. They are malleable and ductile in nature so they can be easily pounded into thin sheets or stretched into wires to make new products. They are generally found in igneous rocks that are formed by cooling and solidification of lava or magma.
Generally, metallic minerals are hard and have a shiny surface, so some of them can be used as gems in jewelry. They are also used in various industries for different purposes, e.g. silicon, which is obtained from quartz, is extensively used in the computer industry; aluminium which is obtained from bauxite is used in automobile and bottling industry.