Difference between the metallic minerals and …

Metallic Minerals are minerals in which metal elements are present in their raw form. Non-metallic minerals do not contain any metal substances in them. When metallic minerals are melted a new product is formed. Metallic minerals are minerals which contain one or more metallic elements. Metallic minerals occur in rare, naturally formed concentrations known as mineral deposits. Metals such as nickel, copper and zinc are fundamentally important to modern society since they are used for an endless variety of purposes. Non-Metallic Minerals: As the name suggests, non-metallic minerals are the minerals that do not contain metals, e.g. limestone, mica, coal, gypsum, dolomite, phosphate, salt, manganese, granite etc. They are the minerals that do not contain metallic elements. They are generally hard and have a shiny surface.