Question

“A mineral is a natural substance of organic or inorganic origin with definite chemical and physical properties.”

With reference to this statement, state any one difference between metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Give one example for each.

Answer 1

Metallic minerals contain metals and serve as sources of metals. Non-metallic minerals do not contain metals and may be organic or inorganic in origin.

Examples of metallic minerals include aluminium, iron ore, gold and silver.

Examples of non-metallic minerals include coal, petroleum, mica, limestone and potash.