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Distinguish between Metallic and non-metallic minerals.
























METALLIC MINERALS



NON-METALLIC MINERALS



It contains metals in raw form.



It does not have metals in raw form.



They are found in igneous and metamorphic rocks.



They are found in sedimentary rocks.



They have lustre.



They do not have lustre.



E.g. gold, silver, copper



E.g. limestone, mica, gypsum



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