Differentiate between metallic and non metallic minerals with examples.
Differences between metallic and non metallic minerals are:
Metallic Minerals | Non Metallic Minerals |
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Metallic minerals contain metal in the raw form. | Non metallic minerals do not contain metals. |
These metals are generally associated with igneous rocks. | These metals are generally associated with sedimentary rocks. |
They are usually hard and have a shine of their own. | They are not usually hard and have no shine of their own. |
Examples: iron, copper. bauxite and tin. | Examples: salt, coal, mica and clay. |