Question

what Is minerals and explain​

Answer 1

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mineral is, broadly speaking, a solid chemical compound that occurs naturally in pure form. ... In geology and mineralogy, the term "mineral" is usually reserved for mineral species: crystalline compounds with a fairly well-defined chemical composition and a specific crystal structure.

Answer 2

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Minerals are solid substances that are present in nature and can be made of one element or more elements combined together (chemical compounds). Gold, Silver and carbon are elements that form minerals on their own. ... For example, rock salt or kitchen salt is a mineral formed of cubic-shaped crystals.