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they do not contain metals and are lighter than metallic minerals . they cannot be mouled into different shapes. generally,they contain :
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What are nonmetallic minerals?
metalliods :)
What test is best used to distinguish a nonmetallic mineral from a metallic mineral?
Streak Test, because nonmetallic minerals typically streak colorless/white, and metallic minerals typically streaks dark/characteristic color.
What are the 2 groups that nonmetallic mineral resources be divided in?
industrial minerals or building materials
What is one property that may be used to digstinguish metallic from nonmetallic minerals?
One is conductivity.
What is the name for nonmetallic minerals that are values for their beauty and rarity rather than their usefulness?
gemstones
What are nonmetallic minerals?
metalliods :)
Which is a nonmetallic minerals resource?
Wood
What can nonmetallic metals be used for?
There are no "nonmetallic metals", all metals are metallic by definition.
Why are nonmetallic minerals extinct?
Extinct means dead. Minerals are not alive. There are many nonmetallic minerals, and they are still being mined- but extinct is not the right word. In that sense, your bathtub and toothbrush as also extinct.
What are nonmetallic used for?
These are used for industrial minerals and building materials.
Are metallic minerals harder than nonmetallic ones?
thats what she said
What are the 2 kinds of minerals?
a metallic mineral and nonmetallic mineral thankz ^^
What are nonmetallic resources are used for?
These are used for industrial minerals and building materials.
What test is best used to distinguish a nonmetallic mineral from a metallic mineral?
Streak Test, because nonmetallic minerals typically streak colorless/white, and metallic minerals typically streaks dark/characteristic color.
What mineral has nonmetallic luster and it is black?
There is not enough information to go on. Many minerals fit this description, especially since there are several types of nonmetallic luster.
What are mined nonmetallic resources use for?
These are used for industrial minerals and building materials.
What are the 2 groups that nonmetallic mineral resources be divided in?
industrial minerals or building materials
