Question

Distinguish between Metallic and non-metallic minerals.

What is the difference between metallic and non-metallic minerals?

Differentiate between metallic minerals and non-metalic minerals. Give an example of each.

Answer 1

Sr. No	Basis	Metallic minerals	Non-metallic minerals
1.	Definition	These are minerals from which we get metals. They contain metals such as iron, copper, and gold.	These minerals do not contain metals. They can be biological (organic) or inorganic in origin.
2.	Classification	Classified into ferrous (contain iron, e.g., iron ore) and non-ferrous (do not contain iron, e.g., copper, bauxite).	Organic non-metallic minerals (e.g., coal, petroleum) are formed from buried plant and animal remains. Inorganic ones include mica, limestone, and graphite.
3.	Conductivity	Good conductors of heat and electricity.	Poor conductors of heat and electricity.
4.	Examples	Iron ore, copper, gold, silver-lead, aluminium, tin, etc.	Coal, petroleum, limestone, mica, etc.