Identify the organic non-metallic mineral from the following: |
Copper Bauxite Mica Coal |
Coal |
The correct answer is Option 4: Coal Organic: Formed from the remains of plants and animals over millions of years. Non-metallic: Does not contain metals. Copper :Metallic mineralBauxite: Metallic mineral (Ore of Aluminium)Mica: Non-metallic, but inorganic
"Non-metallic minerals are either organic in origin such as fossil fuels also known as mineral fuels which are derived from the buried animal and plant life such as coal and petroleum. Other type of non-metallic minerals are inorganic in origin such as mica, limestone and graphite, etc." |