what is a minerals. Name the difference types of minerals
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A mineral is a naturally occurring chemical compound, usually of crystalline form and not produced by life processes. A mineral has one specific chemical composition, whereas a rock can be an aggregate of different minerals or mineraloids
Types of minerals
Native elements. eg. Gold, Silver, Mercury, graphite, diamond.Oxides. eg corundum (incl. sapphire), hematite, spinel.Hydroxides. eg. Goethite, brucite.Sulfides. eg. Pyrite, galena, sphalerite.Sulfates. eg. Baryte, gypsum.Carbonates. eg. Calcite, magnesite, dolomite.Phosphates. eg. Apatite, monazite.Halides. eg.
Types of minerals
Native elements. eg. Gold, Silver, Mercury, graphite, diamond.Oxides. eg corundum (incl. sapphire), hematite, spinel.Hydroxides. eg. Goethite, brucite.Sulfides. eg. Pyrite, galena, sphalerite.Sulfates. eg. Baryte, gypsum.Carbonates. eg. Calcite, magnesite, dolomite.Phosphates. eg. Apatite, monazite.Halides. eg.
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Minerals are the naturally occurring substances that have a crystalline structure .
Types of minerals :-
♥ Metallic - They exhibit lustre in their appearance and consist of metals in their chemical composition .
E.g - Manganese & Iron
♥ Non metallic - They show a non metallic lustre or shine in their appearance .
E.g - Bauxite & Gold
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