Differentiate between Rock and Mineral

1.	Differentiate between Rock and Mineral
Answer» Rock : 1. A rock is a natural solid organic or inorganic material forming the crust of the earth. 2. A rock is an aggregate of minerals. 3. The physical properties of rocks vary. Mineral : 1. The mineral is an organic element or compound which occurs naturally. 2. A mineral has an atomic structure. 3. It has fixed definite physical properties.

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Rock :

1. A rock is a natural solid organic or inorganic material forming the crust of the earth.

2. A rock is an aggregate of minerals.

3. The physical properties of rocks vary.

Mineral :

1. The mineral is an organic element or compound which occurs naturally.

2. A mineral has an atomic structure.

3. It has fixed definite physical properties.

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