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Question
Distinguish between rocks and minerals.
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Solution 1
The rocks contain minerals in the form of ores, but minerals do not contain rocks. Sedimentary rocks contain fossil fuels like coal and petroleum, etc.; igneous rocks are rich in minerals like copper, gold, iron, etc.; and metamorphic rocks contain valuable building stones like marble, garnet, feldspar, etc. Rocks have no definite chemical composition, while minerals have a particular chemical composition.
Solution 2
| Rocks | Minerals |
| An aggregate of one or more minerals. | Naturally occurring inorganic substances. |
| No definite chemical composition. | Have a definite chemical composition. |
| Can be layered or massive in structure. | Usually crystalline in form. |
| Examples: Granite, Sandstone. | Examples: Quartz, Mica, Feldspar. |
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