The minerals from which we get metals are called ..... .

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The minerals from which we get metals are called ____ .

A	metallic minerals
B	Non metallic
C	copper
D	none of above

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The minerals from which the metals are extracted are called ores. An ore is a type of rock that contains sufficient minerals with important elements including metals that can be economically extracted from the rock.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ores of iron, aluminum, gold, silver are examples of metallic minerals. Diamond, slat, potash etc. are examples of non-metallic minerals.

Detailed explanation-4: -Metallic minerals contain metal in raw form. Metals are hard substances that conduct heat and electricity and have a characteristic lustre or shine. Iron ore, bauxite, manganese ore are some examples. Metallic minerals may be fer rous or non-ferrous.

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