Question

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Which statement best describes how minerals are different from rocks?
A. Minerals occur naturally and have a fixed chemical composition.
B. Minerals fracture and contain silica.
C. Minerals are expensive and difficult to get.
D. Minerals contain metal and dissolve in acid.

Answer 1

Answer:

the first one suits the statement

Answer 2

Answer:

I would say A

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.