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Distinguish between metallic and non-metallic minerals.

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Metallic Minerals	Non-Metallic Minerals
(a)  Minerals from which metals are extracted.	(a) Minerals consisting of non-metals.
(b) Metallic minerals are malleable and ductile.	(b) Non-metallic minerals are non-malleable and non-ductile.
(c) These minerals are associated with igneous and metamorphic rocks. e.g. Iron, copper, Manganese.	(c) These minerals are associated with sedimentary rocks. e.g. Salt, Sulphur, Potash.