Question

what are minerals ______​

Answer 1

Answer:

◾The study of minerals is known as mineralogy.

◽Mineral can be composed of single chemical element or in form of compound.

◾Minerals are usually inorganic.

◽Minerals are basically the substances that are formed naturally in the Earth.

◾ Minerals are geenrally solid.

◽They have an ordered atomic arrangement.

◾They have a crystal structure.

◽These are generally formed by geological processes.

◾They are not made by humans.

◽Minerals have a definite chemical composition.

◾Almost 98.5% of Earth's crust is made up of only 8 main elements:

◽These includes sodium, potassium, oxygen, silicon, aluminum, iron, calcium, and magnesium, and these are the elements that are minerals.

◾Diamond is the hardest mineral, followed by Mohs scale, gypsum etc.

◽Mineral talc is the softest mineral it is a silicate.

Answer 2

Answer:

Hello mate!

Here is your answer..

Minerals are the solid compounds that occurs naturally in pure form. They are mostly found in association with rocks. They are the indispensable part of life.

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