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Most simply put, an element is a single type of atom, as in hydrogen (H), sodium (Na), iron (Fe) and so on. We have a table of known elements that is used in chemistry. Minerals on the other hand, are various combinations of atoms, as in FeII, quartz. We usually refer to minerals when we are talking about things such as vitamins or in geology. In my limited knowledge of geology, I would say that minerals are just combinations of elements that have formed different kinds of 'rocks' under the amazing pressures of earth.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoA mineral is an element or compound that is inorganic, has a definite chemical formula, is solid, is naturally occurring, and has a crystalline structure. A rock is normally described as a combination of minerals.
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∙ 12y agoIt's different because a mineral has to have 5 characteristics:
mineral composition
solid
naturally accuring and so on. A rock does not have any of those or an element.
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∙ 13y agoan element starts with an e
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What is a mineral that is only made up with one element?
A mineral is defined as a compound having a fixed chemical composition ... Thus an element is not a mineral.
What is tungsten's mineral group?
none. It is not a mineral and is considered to be an element
What type of rock is a diamond?
Diamond is a mineral form of the element carbon.
Is astatine a pure mineral?
Astatine is not a mineral but a chemical element. Astatine can be obtained as a pure element but in extremely small quantities.
What kind of mineral is sufur?
it is an element
What mineral element is connected to hemoglobin?
The mineral element connected to hemoglobin is Iron.
What is a mineral that is only made up with one element?
A mineral is defined as a compound having a fixed chemical composition ... Thus an element is not a mineral.
Is sodium a mineral or an element?
Sodium is an element. It appears on the periodic table as an element. (NA - 11) Sodium is also a mineral.
What is the mineral group of barium?
Barium is an element, not a mineral.
Is lead an ore or a mineral?
Lead is an element, and an elemental mineral.
What is tungsten's mineral group?
none. It is not a mineral and is considered to be an element
Is beryllium a mineral?
No. it is an element
What is a mineral element?
Gold
What type of rock is a diamond?
Diamond is a mineral form of the element carbon.
Is titanium a rock mineral or element?
Titanium is a metallic element.
A mineral composed of only one element is a?
native element
Is graphite a native element?
We know that graphite is a natural mineral and it is an allotrope of the element carbon. It's similar to diamond, which is a natural mineral that is also an allotrope of the element carbon. It may not be correct to say that graphite is a native element, but it is really a naturally occurring mineral that is composed of the element carbon.
