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Distinguish between the Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Minerals

Answer: The differences are:

Ferrous Minerals 

Non-Ferrous minerals

Ferrous Minerals non-majority contain iron

Non-Ferrous Minerals have the absence of iron

 Ferrous Minerals are magnetic in nature

Non-Ferrous Minerals are non-magnetic in nature

Ferrous Minerals are heavyweight minerals

Non-Ferrous Minerals are lightweight minerals

Ferrous Minerals are less resistant to corrosion

Non-Ferrous Minerals are more resistant to corrosion