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Raw minerals are just rocks which contain chemical elements. In terms of human nutrition, minerals are just chemical elements in a form that are usable by humans.
Elements may be in compounds to help carry them into the body. For instance, the body needs sodium, but we usually get it in the form of sodium chloride. Raw sodium is volatile when exposed to water (don't want it to explode in your mouth or stomach), and chlorine is a poisonous gas. Yet, salt doesn't explode nor poison you when consumed in reasonable amounts. The chlorine gives salt its taste, making it desirable enough to consume enough. When chlorine is bound to sodium in sort of a lattice formation, the sodium doesn't react to water, and the chlorine doesn't poison you.
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What is a mineral called that is made up of one mineral?
It is an elemental mineral.
What type of mineral makes up limestone?
The mineral quartz makes up limestone.
What is it called when a mineral is made up of one element?
It is an elemental mineral.
What do you call a mineral that is made up of one element?
It is an elemental mineral.
Does Maybelline have mineral make-up?
Mineral make-up has recently been a big trend for women. Maybelline has taken to this trend and developed Mineral Power. Mineral Power is Maybellines line of powder foundation.
What mineral makes chalk?
chalk is made up of the mineral calcium carbonate.
A mineral that is made up of only one element is called?
A pure mineral.
What is the main mineral marble is made up of?
Marble is primarily composed of the mineral calcite.
What is mineral make up?
It is a brand of mineral makeup. Google Bare Minerals Makeup.
What is a non silicate mineral?
A minerl that is not a silicate mineral. Look up silicate mineral. Non silicatev minerals are just the oppisite. :-)
What is a mineral silicate?
A silicate mineral is a mineral that contains both silica and oxygen. They make up about 95 percent of the Earth's surface.
What is a mineral that is made out of a pure element?
Diamond is a mineral made up of Carbon.
