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Question:

Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals with examples.

Solution:

Metallic minerals Non-metallic minerals

  1. Metallic minerals contain metal in raw form. 1. Non metallic do not contain metals.
  2. They are usually hard and have the shine of their own. 2. They are not usually hard and have no shine of their own.
  3. These metals are generally associated with igneous rocks. 3. These metals are generally associated with sedimentary rocks.
  4. Examples: iron, copper. bauxite and tin. 4. Examples: salt, coal, mica and clay.