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Question
(i) Differentiate between metallic minerals and non-metallic minerals. Give an example of each.
(ii) Which is the leading state for iron ore production in India?
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Solution
(i)
Metallic Minerals
- Metallic minerals are those which upon melting become metals and are ductile & malleable.
- These metals are igneous associated with rocks and are sedimentary rocks usually hard. and are not usually hard.
Non-Metallic Minerals
- Non-metallic minerals are those which do not contain metals and hence are non-ductile and non-malleable.
- Non-metallic minerals are associated
(ii) Leading state for Iron ore production in India is Odisha.
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