Question

Write down the difference between Metal minerals and Non-metallic minerals.

Answer 1

Metal minerals	Non-metallic minerals
1. Metal minerals contain metal in raw form.	1. Non-metallic minerals do not contain metal.
2. These metals are generally associated with igenous rocks.	2. These metals are generally associated with sedimentary rocks.
3. They are usually hard and have shine of their own.	3. They are not usually hard, have no shine of their own.
4. e.g. Iron, copper tine, bauxite.	4. e.g. Salt, coal, mica, clay.