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Minerals and Ores Exercises — Geography STD 6 — Question

ICSE BoardEnglish MediumSTD 6GeographyMinerals and Ores Exercises5 Marks
Question
Differentiate between metallic and non-metallic minerals.
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Answer

Metallic Minerals :
  1. These minerals contain metals, which are hard substances.
  2. These minerals found in igneous rocks.
  3. Examples: Iron ore, bauxite, manganese, and copper, etc.
Non-metallic Minerals :
  1. These minerals do not contain extractable metals.
  2. These minerals found in sedimentary rocks.
  3. Examples: Coal, potash, limestone, gypsum, mica, etc.

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