Question

What is the difference ferromagnesian and non-ferromagnesian minerals?

Answer 1

Ferromagnesian                   vs.            non-ferromagnesian
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1-Contains Magnesium and Iron          1- Contains little or no Magnesium &
as major components                               Iron

2- Color: very  dark                               2- Color: Generally lighter

3- Density relatively high                      3- Density relatively low