how do scientists analyse and differentiate between rocks and minerals
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Explanation:
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.
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Rocks-
1) Rocks are aggregates of mineral elements.
2) A rock has no definite chemical composition.
3) Minerals are organised or form rocks.
4) Three chief types of rocks are Igneous, Sedimentary and Metamorphic.
5) Basalt, granite, Sandstone, slate and quartz are some important types of rocks.
Minerals-
1) Minerals are solid inorganic substance occuring naturally.
2) Minerals have a definite chemical composition.
3) Elements are organised to form compounds which are known as minerals. An element is a pure substance.
4) Four chief mineral groups are silicate, carbonates, sulphides and metallic minerals.
5) Iron, Silicon, Magnesium, nickel, calcium, potassium, sodium are abundant minerals of the earth.
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