Difference between rocks and minerals
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Rocks
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Minerals
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1. Rocks are mixture of minerals.
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1. Minerals are unit of rocks.
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2. They have no chemical formula.
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2. Minerals have definite chemical formula.
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3. They have no physical and chemical properties.
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3. They have physical and chemical properties.
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4. It is studied in petrology.
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4. It is studied in mineralogy.
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5. It is formed both organically and inorganically.
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5. It is formed mainly inorganically.
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6. It doesn’t break easily.
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6. It does break easily.
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7. Rocks are divided into three main groups. These are: (1) Igneous rocks, (2) Sedimentary or Aqueous Rocks, (3) Metamorphic Rocks.
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7. Minerals are two forms: (1) primary minerals and (2) Secondary minerals.
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8. Example: Igneous rocks, Sedimentary or Aqueous Rocks, Metamorphic Rocks.
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8. Example: Feldspar, mica, limonite, gibbsite etc.
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