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Rock is a product of mineral why​

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A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties. Common minerals include quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, olivine, and calcite.

A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals, or a body of undifferentiated mineral matter. Common rocks include granite, basalt, limestone, and sandstone.

Learn more:

Mineral maps: USGS Mineral Resources Online Spatial Data

Rock/geology maps: USGS National Geologic Map Database

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A mineral is a naturally occurring substance with unique chemical and physical properties, as well as atomic structure and composition. Rocks are made up of two or more minerals that have been combined together by geological processes.
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