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Answer the following question in brief:
What is the main difference between a ferrous and a non- ferrous mineral?
Solution
Ferrous minerals :
- These minerals contain iron.
- They have high tensile strength.
- Examples: Iron ore, manganese, and chrome.
Non-ferrous minerals :
- These minerals do not contain iron.
- They have low tensile strength.
- Examples: Gold, silver, copper, and lead.
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