Question

what are minerals? on what basis can the minerals be identified? give examples.

Answer 1

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a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substanceIn the minerals tables that accompanies this section, the minerals are grouped according to their luster and color. They are also classified on the basis of their hardness and their cleavage or fracture. If you can identify several of these physical properties, you can identify the mineral.
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Answer 2

Minerals are natural chemical compound, uniform is structure and composition. They are obtained from rocks having one or more minerals.They are identified on the bases of their colour,hardness and lusters eg iron,silver etc.