Rocks vs Minerals

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Name the three main types of crystalline structures.

Body-Centered Cubic or BCC, Hexagonal Close-Packed or HCP, Cubic Close-Packed or CCP

What is the definition of a rock?

A solid interconnected collective of one or more crystalline minerals

What are the three main classifications of rocks?

Igneous, Sedimentary, and Metamorphic

How are sedimentary rocks formed?

Through weathering, sedimentation, and lithification Signup and view all the answers

Is a rock a mineral?

No Signup and view all the answers

What are minerals?

Minerals are naturally occurring substances with unique chemical and physical properties. Signup and view all the answers

How are minerals different from rocks?

Minerals have a definite crystalline structure and are defined by their chemical composition, while rocks usually have no definite shape and can contain multiple minerals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a mineral?

A mineral is an inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline internal structure that occurs naturally. Signup and view all the answers

How are minerals classified?

Minerals are classified based on their chemical composition, crystalline structure, color, density, hardness, streak, luster, and solubility. Signup and view all the answers