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A mineral is the basic building block of which all rocks are composed. Consider them to be the ingredients of a cake: the minerals being the flour, eggs and sugar etc. and the rock being an aggregate (collection/formation) of those minerals.
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Why are rocks important to science?
You use rocks and minerals every day! Here are some things that are made with rocks and minerals: Toothpaste -Jewelery -Drywall -Microchips Some houses are made out of stones (rocks).
Is it worthy to study minerals?
Yes, it is worthy to study minerals becasue minerals provide many facts. Some aspects of minerals, such as their outer layer can tell us how old they are. Other rocks can be studied. Who knows, you might discover a new mineral!!
What is a persons ability to tell the difference between artificial smells and real smells?
Well, there really isn't a term for that. Though you CAN tell the difference between a lot of smells, you can't really tell much difference between the two unless you have some familiarity with them.
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no
Can a human tell the difference between artificial and natural flavors?
maybe
How can you tell rocks apart from minerals?
Minerals contain one or many types of minerals (copper, gold, zinc) Rocks contain different types of minerals (Granite- Feldspar, Quartz, Mica, Hornblende)
What does radiometric dating tell geologist about some rocks and minerals?
their ages
How can you manage minerals better?
dont break them.dont throw them away.learn how to tell the difference between fake and real ones
Why are rocks important to science?
You use rocks and minerals every day! Here are some things that are made with rocks and minerals: Toothpaste -Jewelery -Drywall -Microchips Some houses are made out of stones (rocks).
Is it worthy to study minerals?
Yes, it is worthy to study minerals becasue minerals provide many facts. Some aspects of minerals, such as their outer layer can tell us how old they are. Other rocks can be studied. Who knows, you might discover a new mineral!!
How can you tell the difference between a turtle and a tort is in picture by shell?
how can you tell the difference between a tortoise and a turtle by shell in picture
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Can you tell the difference between Vyvanse and Concerta in a drug test
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you can tell the difference between right and wrong from the little voice inside your head
How does a machine tell the difference between one dollar and five dollars?
Vending machines have laser scanners that can tell the difference between the bills.
What is the Difference between schedule 10 and 10s piping?
please tell me the difference between thickness
How can you visualize the difference between acids and bases?
no but you can tell the difference by taste
How do you tell the difference between male and female paw parrot?
No difference
