Question

Classify minerals on jhe basis of chemical and physical properties.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Minerals are classified on basis of chemical composition which is expressed by using physical properties.

Explanation:

• Silicates, sulfides, carbonates, oxides, halides, sulfates, phosphates and native elements are type of classes based on chemical composition of minerals.
• According to Mohs Hardness scale, minerals are classified depending on their color, hardness, and fracture type.
• For example, gypsum, halite, calcite, quartz are falling in category of colorless minerals whereas garnet, hematite are red in color.
• Quartz mineral contains more hardiness as compared to other minerals while calcite is a mineral with very less hardiness.