Question

define classification of mineral​

Answer 1

Answer:

The classification of minerals are :

(1) Metallic minerals : we get metal from these minerals , ore of iron, copper, gold, silver, tin etc. are important example of metallic minerals can further be divided into farous and non- farous .

(2) farous minerals : these minerals which contain iron ore are known as ferrous minerals.iron ore, nikkel, cobalt, are some important farrous minerals.

(3) Non-farrous minerals: Minerals containing metals other than are known as non- farous minerals.gold, silver etc.are called Non-farrous minerals.

(4)Precious minerals: The minerals which have very high economic value are known as precious minerals for example gold, silver etc.

(5) Non-Metallic minerals: These are Minerals which do not contain metals.coal,mica etc are some important non-metallic minerals . there is deficiency of copper,lead,zinc and gold.

(6) Energy minerals: The minerals which provided energy or power are known as energy minerals.coal, natural gas are the most important energy minerals.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Defining a mineral. A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid, with a definite chemical composition, and an ordered atomic arrangement.

The Dana system divides minerals into eight basic classes. The classes are: native elements, silicates, oxides, sulfides, sulfates, halides, carbonates, phosphates, and mineraloids.