Geography
Distinguish between rocks and minerals.
Rocks
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| Rocks | Minerals |
|---|---|
| Rocks are aggregates of mineral elements. | Minerals are solid inorganic substances occurring naturally. |
| A rock has no definite chemical composition. | Minerals have a definite chemical composition. |
| Minerals are organised to form rocks. | Elements are organised to form compounds which are known as minerals. |
| For example- basalt, granite etc. | For example- iron, silicon etc. |
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