Question

Distinguish between

Metallic and non-metallic minerals.

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

Answer 1

Sr. No	Metallic minerals	Non-metallic minerals
1.	These minerals are those from which we get metals. In other words, metallic minerals contain metals.	These minerals do not contain metals.
2.	They are good conductors of heat and electricity.	They are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
3.	Example: Iron ore, copper, gold, silver-lead, aluminium, tin etc.	Example: Coal, petroleum, limestone, mica etc.

Answer 2

Metallic minerals:

Metallic minerals are the origin of iron, copper, and gold. Metallic minerals are further classified into ferrous and non-ferrous categories. Nonferrous minerals, such as copper and bauxite, do not contain iron, while ferrous minerals, such as iron ore, do.

Non-metallic minerals:

Non-metallic minerals can be either biological or inorganic in origin. Non-metallic minerals, such as coal and petroleum, are formed from buried plant and animal life and are considered organic. Inorganic non-metallic minerals include mica, limestone, and graphite.