Distinguish between the ferrous and nonferrous minerals.

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Ferrous minerals
Non-ferrous minerals
1. These minerals contain mostly iron. 1. These minerals do not contain mostly iron.
2. These minerals are magnetic. 2. These minerals are not magnetic.
3. Less resistant to corrosion. 3. More resistant to corrosion.
4. These minerals weigh more. 4. These minerals weigh less.
5. Examples: Manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) etc. 5. Examples: Gold (Au), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), etc.

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Ferrous minerals	Non-ferrous minerals
1. These minerals contain mostly iron.	1. These minerals do not contain mostly iron.
2. These minerals are magnetic.	2. These minerals are not magnetic.
3. Less resistant to corrosion.	3. More resistant to corrosion.
4. These minerals weigh more.	4. These minerals weigh less.
5. Examples: Manganese (Mn) and iron (Fe) etc.	5. Examples: Gold (Au), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), etc.