Distinguish between: Metallic and non-metallic minerals.

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Metallic minerals
Non-metallic minerals
1. Minerals which contain metals. 1. Minerals which do not contain metals.
2. These minerals are malleable and ductile. 2. Minerals which are non-malleable and non-ductile.
3. Show lusture property. 3. Do not show lusture property.
4. These minerals are generally associated with igneous rocks. 4. These minerals are generally associated with sedimentary rocks.
5. Metallic minerals are present in a solid state only. 5. Non-metallic minerals are present in all three states of matter.
6. Example- Manganese ore, bauxite, Iron ore etc. 6. Example- gypsum, mica, limestone etc.

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Metallic minerals	Non-metallic minerals
1. Minerals which contain metals.	1. Minerals which do not contain metals.
2. These minerals are malleable and ductile.	2. Minerals which are non-malleable and non-ductile.
3. Show lusture property.	3. Do not show lusture property.
4. These minerals are generally associated with igneous rocks.	4. These minerals are generally associated with sedimentary rocks.
5. Metallic minerals are present in a solid state only.	5. Non-metallic minerals are present in all three states of matter.
6. Example- Manganese ore, bauxite, Iron ore etc.	6. Example- gypsum, mica, limestone etc.