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What are minerals ...........

Answer 1

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Explanation:

A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganice solid with a definate chemical composition. They are present in nature and can be made up of one or more than one element. Eg: coal, salt, oil etc.

Some minerals are also present in our eatables and are very important for our health.

Answer 2

Answer:

• Naturally occurring inorganic solids having ordered atomic arrangement and definite chemical composition is called minerals.

• Minerals are classified into Hydroxides, Sulfides, Sulfates, Carbonates and Phosphates etc.

• They are mostly associated with rocks due to the presence of minerals within rocks.

• They are used in cosmetics, cars, appliances and materials. Silica sand is used in making window glass, shale and gypsum is used in producing cement while slate is used for roofing tiles.  

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