Question

How are rocks DIFFERENT from minerals?

A) Rocks are a pure substance and minerals are all mixtures.
B) Rocks have no physical or chemical properties similar to minerals.
C) Rocks are made up of at least two minerals, but minerals are not made up of rocks.
D) Minerals are made up of at least two rocks, but rocks are not made up of minerals.

Answer 1

A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic compound with a unique chemical structure and physical properties. A rock is a solid, stony mass composed of a combination of minerals or other organic compounds. For example, quartz and feldspars are minerals, but when formed together, they make a rock, granite.

Answer 2

I think C is the correct answer.