What are minerals? On what basis can the minerals be identified? Give examples.
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Minerals are classified on the basis of their chemical composition, which is expressed in their physical properties. This module, the second in a series on minerals, describes the physical properties that are commonly used to identify minerals. These include color, crystal form, hardness, density, luster, and cleavage.
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all the materials having defined property physically and chemically and taken out from Earth crust/rocks is called minerals. mineral is identified on the basis of their properties. eg. iron , gold , aluminum etc.
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