Question

Write the names of two metallic minerals.

Hint:

Think of minerals from which an actual metal (iron, aluminium, copper...) is extracted.

Answer 1

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Metallic minerals are those from which metal can be extracted by smelting; they are usually associated with igneous and metamorphic rocks and occur in veins/lodes.

Step 2: Examples:
Two common examples are Iron ore (used to make iron and steel) and Bauxite (the ore of aluminium).

Step 3: Final Answer:
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