Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals.

1.	Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals.
Answer» Metallic Minerals : 1. These minerals contain metals, which are hard substances. 2. These minerals found in igneous rocks. 3. Examples: Iron ore, bauxtie, manganese and copper, etc. Non-metallic Minerals: 1. These minerals does not contain extractable metals. 2. These minerals found in sedimentary rocks. 3. Examples: Coal, potash, limestone, gypsum, mica, etc.

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Metallic Minerals :

1. These minerals contain metals, which are hard substances.

2. These minerals found in igneous rocks.

3. Examples: Iron ore, bauxtie, manganese and copper, etc.

Non-metallic Minerals:

1. These minerals does not contain extractable metals.

2. These minerals found in sedimentary rocks.

3. Examples: Coal, potash, limestone, gypsum, mica, etc.

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