Question

Define mineral ? Write any five uses of minerals?

Answer 1

Mineral is naturally occurring chemical compound, usually they are present in crystalline form.A mineral has specific chemical composition whereas a rock can be an aggregate of different minerals.
Five uses of minerals are:
1. Minerals like iron are used for constructing purpose.
2. Minerals like aluminium are used in making body of aeroplane etc.
3. Minerals like gold are used to make jewellery,coins etc.
4.Minerals like copper are used in making electric wires,coins, jewellery etc.
5. Minerals like lead is used in making batteries, ammunition etc.

Answer 2

Answer:

Buildings use a wide range of minerals:

iron (as steel) in the framework of large building,

clay in bricks and roofing tiles,

slate for roofing tiles,

limestone,

clay,

shale and gypsum in cement,

gypsum in plaster,

silica sand in window glass,