Ferrous and Nonferrous Minerals
Iron in the +2 oxidation state is found in ferrous minerals. Iron in the +3 oxidation state is found in ferric minerals. The metals iron and alloys are examples of ferrous metals. Non-ferrous metals and alloys do not have a significant quantity of iron. For instance, copper, aluminium, etc. The following are the differences between ferrous and nonferrous minerals:
Ferrous Minerals | Nonferrous Minerals |
Iron makes up most of these minerals. | These minerals don't primarily consist of iron. |
They are magnetic minerals. | They are not magnetic minerals. |
Less corrosion-resistant. | More corrosion-resistant. |
These minerals are heavier. | These minerals weigh less. |
Examples are manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), etc. | Examples are gold (Au), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), etc. |
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