Distinguish between the followings: Ferrous and nonferrous minerals

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Ferrous minerals are those minerals which are iron-based and are metallic in nature. Examples of ferrous minerals are iron ore, manganese.
Non-ferrous minerals do not contain iron and are non-metallic in nature. Examples of non-ferrous minerals are copper, brass.

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