Question
Distinguish between :Metallic Minerals- Non-metallic Minerals

Answer

Metallic Minerals Non-metallic  Minerals
$1.$ Metals  are in the raw form i.e. ore in metallic minerals. Metals are obtained by melting the ore. e.g.. gold, silver, zinc, copper, bauxite, iron, etc. $1.$ In non-metallic minerals, there are no metals. It has minerals which are used as power resources. e.g., coal and petroleum. They also contain limestone, mica and gypsum.
$2.$ Metals  can be moulded into different shapes by hammering or melting them. $2.$ Some non-metallic minerals can be moulded into different shapes by cutting, uprooting or breaking them.
$3.$ Metals obtained into the metallic minerals do not break even after striking them. $3.$ some non-metallic minerals are broken into pieces due to striking.
$4.$ Metallic minerals are obtained from the large reserves of igneous and metamorphic rocks. $4.$ Non-metallic mine rals are found in plains and in the regions of sedimentary (strati fied) rocks of fold mountains.

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