Ferrous and Nonferrous Minerals
Metallic iron and ferrous alloy are examples of metals. Non-ferrous metals and alloys do not contain significant amounts of iron. For example, copper, aluminum, etc. Following are the differences between ferrous and non-ferrous 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. |
They are comprised of iron as hydroxide, carbonates, and sulfides. | They are comprised of several elements and combinations. |
Ferrous Minerals are good conductors of electricity. | Nonferrous Minerals are bad conductors of electricity. |
Examples are manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), etc. | Examples are gold (Au), copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), etc. |
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