what is minerals explain it
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A mineral is an element or chemical compound that is normally crystalline and that has been formed as a result of geological processes" (Nickel, E. H., 1995). "Minerals are naturally-occurring inorganic substances with a definite and predictable chemical composition and physical properties." (O' Donoghue, 1990).
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♣ Minerals
✍️ Naturally occurring chemical substances in the earth's crust obtainable by mining is called mineral.
✍️ The minerals from which metal can be extracted conveniently and profitably are called ores.
✍️ For example, bauxite is an ore of aluminium.
✍️ It is a solid naturally occurring inorganic substance.
✍️ The Essential Minerals And Their Role In The Body are :-
♦ Calcium (Ca)
=> Found in teeth, bones and nails: Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body. ...
♦ Phosphorus (P)
=> Phosphorus is found in bones, teeth, and the protoplasm and nucleus of every cell.
♦ Potassium (K)
♦ Sodium (Na)
♦ Magnesium (Mg)
♦ Iron (Fe)
♦ Manganese (Mn)
♦ Copper (Cu)