Ferrous and non-ferrous minerals:

Ferrous Minerals

Non-ferrous Minerals

1. These are those minerals which contain iron.

2. Ferrous minerals are strong and are used in heavy machinery.

3. For example: Iron, manganese and chrome.

1. These are those minerals which do not contain iron.

2. Non ferrous material is relatively fragile and cannot be used in very heavy machinery.

3. For example: Gold, silver, copper etc.