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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.
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Solution
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.
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