Explain the Differenciate between Rocks and Minerals.
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A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure formed by geological processes. A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals whereas a rock may also include organic remains and mineraloids. Some rocks are predominantly composed of just one mineral. For example, limestone is a sedimentary rock composed almost entirely of the mineral calcite. Other rocks contain many minerals, and the specific minerals in a rock can vary widely. Some minerals, like quartz, mica or feldspar are common, while others have been found in only one or two locations worldwide. An easier explanation would be that a rock can contain minerals whereas a mineral has a unique specific makeup and always has the same composition if it's the same mineral. They are also both mined from the ground.
Rocks:
It formed under pressure or from organic substance
It is hard in nature
It is rough in appearance
It has many types like parent rock, bed rock, stones, etc...
Minerals:
It is found in nature
It is formed other chemicals or minerals
It is found underground or at a particular mineral occurring places
They are combined with other solids
They are obtained after proper extraction process
They show chemical properties
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