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Distinguish between ferrous and non-ferrous minerals

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Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals

Ferrous minerals	Non-ferrous minerals
• Minerals containing iron are called ferrous minerals. • Example; iron ore and manganese. •	• Minerals which do not contain iron are called non-ferrous minerals. • Example; bauxite, lead and gold. •

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