what are minerals what are the different types of mineral
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A mineral is an element or chemical compound that occur naturally in pure form .Minerals are most commonly associated with rock.
There are 7 types of minerals :
silicates , oxides, sulfates, sulfides, carbonates, native elements,and halides ..
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There are approximately 4000 different minerals, and each of those minerals has a unique set of physical properties. These include: color, streak, hardness, luster, diaphaneity, specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, magnetism, solubility, and many more. These physical properties are useful for identifying minerals.
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