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Differentiate between Metallic and Non-metallic minerals

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Metallic mineralsNon-metallic minerals
1.They are hard and show a metallic shine in their appearance.They have a non-metallic shine or lustre.
2.Metals in raw form are extracted from them.Do not contain extractable metals in their chemical composition.
3.They are ductile.They are non-ductile.
4.Metallic minerals are found in igneous rocks.Non-metallic minerals are found in sedimentary rocks.

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