Question

Classify minerals into metallic minerals.

Answer 1

Minerals can be classified into metallic and non-metallic minerals. Metallic Minerals is composed of metals in their original form, whereas no metals are found in non-metallic minerals. Metallic minerals are good conductors of heat and electricity. E.g iron, copper, bauxite, etc. Non metallic minerals are good insulators and include coal, dolomite, phosphate, salt, granite, etc.