Question

what is a mineral? name the two main types of mineral with example.

Answer 1

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Geologist define minerals as a " homogenous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure.

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Answer 2

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✔ All rocks contains crystals of naturally occurring chemicals called minerals.

✔ Two types of minerals :-

✔ Metallic Minerals

➡ They are hard substances with a shine or lustre. Metals obtained from its ore can be moulded into any shape. Metallic minerals can be sub- divided into categories:

▶ Ferrous Minerals: They include iron ore and manganese ore.
▶ Non- Ferrous Minerals: They contains metals other than iron. Ores of gold and silver are example of non ferrous minerals.

✔ Non- Metallic Minerals

➡ They do not contain metals and are lighter than metallic minerals. They cannot be molded in two different shapes. Generally, they include ---

▶ Building materials and stones; Sandstone, limestone, granite, basalt, marble, etc.
▶ Industrial : Mica, sulphur, potash, salt.
▶ Gems : Diamond, topaz, garnet, emerald, etc.

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