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Minerals are substances that naturally occur. This is solid that has a chemical formula.

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How are rocks related to minerals What is the difference in how rocks and minerals are classified?

A rock is an agglomeration of different minerals. Minerals are classified into categories based on their chemistry: oxides, sulphides, silicates, carbonates etc. Rocks are classified primarily by the process that formed them: igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.


Are all minerals metals?

No some like brass are not classified as minerals.


How are rocks related to minerals and what is the difference in how rocks and minerals are classified?

A rock is an agglomeration of different minerals. Minerals are classified into categories based on their chemistry: oxides, sulphides, silicates, carbonates etc. Rocks are classified primarily by the process that formed them: igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic.


How crystals of minerals are cassified?

they are classified as crystalline.


Which minerals have a crystal shape?

All minerals can be classified into one of a variety of crystal systems.


What is the primary characteristic by which minerals are classified?

Chemical Composition


Why are brick and glass not classified as minerals?

They are not naturally occurring


Minerals are classified according by o their?

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Minerals are classified according to their .?

Minerals are classified according to their composition


How are fibers classified?

It is important to know how natural fibers are classified. Natural fibers are fibers from plant, animal and minerals. They are classified according to their origin.


Minerals classified as gems include?

Berly,tourmaline,garnet


Rare and beautiful minerals are called what?

They are called gemstones.Rare, beautiful minerals are generally classified as "gems" or "gemstones".