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Yes the do because, minerals are bits of rocks that are broken down int little pieces.
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∙ 13y agoNo, but minerals make up a rock.
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How many minerals make up most of the earth's rocks?
20 different kinds of minerals make up 95% of earth's rocks.
Why are rocks minerals but minerals not rocks?
[Rock-forming] Minerals are the chemical compounds that make up the rocks, but the distinction is a bit woolly because an ore could be regarded as a rock.
The particles of minerals or other rocks that make up a rock is called?
Grains the particles of minerals or other rocks that give a rock its texture
A process that changes the minerals that make up rocks?
I believe it is physical weathering
Can rocks be minerals?
No they are not the same thing because rocks are made up of minerals and minerals have specific chemical and physical properties unlike rocks!
Are minerals rocks?
No, rocks are at least two kinds of minerals.
What is one difference in how rocks and minerals are classified?
A rock is made of 2 or more minerals, minerals make up rocks but rocks cannot make up minerals.
Why are there more different types of rocks then minerals?
Elements make up minerals, and minerals make up rocks. There are more combinations of minerals (themselves combinations) than elements.
How do minerals relate to rocks?
minnerals make up rocks
How many minerals make up most of the earth's rocks?
20 different kinds of minerals make up 95% of earth's rocks.
How are minerals and rocks similar?
Both are solid and naturally occurring materials with chemical compositions. They also make up the earth around us
How do rocks look different from minerals?
minerals make up rocks:O
Why are rocks minerals but minerals not rocks?
[Rock-forming] Minerals are the chemical compounds that make up the rocks, but the distinction is a bit woolly because an ore could be regarded as a rock.
Why are rocks red and yellow?
The color of rocks is determined by which minerals make up the rocks. Red minerals like iron-containing hematite would make a red colored rock and sulfur containing minerals would make yellow.
What minerals make up the light bands of rocks?
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Do rocks have to have minerals?
"Minerals" are the compounds that make up rocks. A rock may have several types of minerals in it. Unless a rock is composed 100% of a single element, it contains minerals.
How are moon rocks similar to and different rocks on earth?
Minerals that make up moon rocks are the same minerals that are found on Earth. Some moon rocks have minerals that combine to form kinds of rocks that are not found on Earth. BlueStar(:
