Question

What is the difference between metallic and non - metallic minerals?

Answer 1

Metallic Minerals:

I. Metallic mineral re those minerals which can be melted to obtain new products.

II. Iron, cooper, bauxite, tin, manganese are some examples.

III. These are generally associated with igneous rocks.

IV. They are usually hard and have shines or luster of their own.

V. They are ductile and malleable.

VI. When hit, they do not get broken.

Non-Metallic Minerals:

I. Non-metallic minerals are those which do not yield new products on melting.

II. Coal, salt, clay, marble are some examples.

III. These are generally associated with sedimentary rocks.

IV. They are not so hard and have no shine or luster of their own.

V. They are not ductile and malleable.

VI. When hit, they may got broken into pie

Answer 2

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➡METALLIC MINERALS :-
⚫as the name suggests , they contain metal .
⚫these metallic minerals are usually associated or related to igneous rocks.
⚫as they contain metals , they are hard also and have a shine of their own.
⚫examples :- iron, copper , bauxite, tin....etc.

➡NON - METALLIC MINERALS :-
⚫as the name suggests , they dont contain metal .
⚫these metallic minerals are usually associated or related to sedimentary rocks.
⚫as they dont contain metals , they are not hard at all also and have no shine of their own.
⚫examples :- salt, coal ,mica....etc.

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