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प्रश्न
Differentiate between Rock and Mineral
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उत्तर
| Rock | Mineral |
| A rock is a natural solid organic or inorganic material forming the crust of the earth. | The mineral is an organic element or compound which occurs naturally. |
| A rock is an aggregate of minerals. | A mineral has an atomic structure. |
| The physical properties of rocks vary. | It has fixed definite physical properties. |
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| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
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| A. | Basalt | 1. | Anthracite |
| B. | Limestone | 2. | Extrusive igneous |
| C. | Coal | 3. | Metamorphic rock |
| D. | Gneiss | 4. | Sedimentary rock |
