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A mineral is a naturally occurring substance with distinctive chemical and physical properties, composition and atomic structure. Rocks are generally made up of two of more minerals, mixed up through geological processes.

A mineral is a substance having a definite chemical composition and atomic structure and formed by the inorganic processes of nature. If we follow this definition rigidly, we are bound to consider the naturally occurring pure gases amongst the minerals.

Minerals can be formed from the intense heat and pressure found far beneath the Earth’s crust in the mantle, where molten rock flows as liquid magma. Silicates in the magma can form minerals such as hornblende and other igneous rocks as the magma cools. This process can take millions of years.

Minerals are commonly named based on the following: Named for the chemical composition or some other physical property (e.g. halotrichite, batisite, rhodonite). Named for reasons that have been lost to antiquity (e.g., ice, quartz) or from long usage (e.g., cinnabar).

Minerals are important for your body to stay healthy. Your body uses minerals for many different jobs, including keeping your bones, muscles, heart, and brain working properly. Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones. There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals.

Minerals can be found throughout the world in the earth’s crust but usually in such small amounts that they not worth extracting. Only with the help of certain geological processes are minerals concentrated into economically viable deposits. Mineral deposits can only be extracted where they are found.

Macrominerals Mineral Function Potassium Needed for proper fluid balance, nerve transmission, and muscle contraction Calcium Important for healthy bones and teeth; helps muscles relax and contract; important in nerve functioning, blood clotting, blood pressure regulation, immune system health

A mineral is a substance such as tin, salt, or sulphur that is formed naturally in rocks and in the earth. Minerals are also found in small quantities in food and drink.

Minerals are made up of chemical elements. A chemical element is a substance that is made up of only one kind of atom. Have you heard of oxygen, hydrogen, iron, aluminium, gold and copper? These are all chemical elements.

Minerals are classified into two types: Metallic and non-metallic. Metallic Minerals: They are further sub-divided into ferrous and non-ferrous. Ferrous minerals: They contain iron. Examples are iron ore, manganese ore, chromite, pyrite, nickel, and cobalt. Non-ferrous minerals: They contain metals other than iron.