need some help with this question
i need to know the two environments in which minerals form
http://www.bgs.ac.uk/mineralsUK/mineralsyou/wheredo.html
so would my answer be
mines and quarries
No. Mines and quarries are people-made. Your question wants to know where minerals form.
Of course! Understanding the environments in which minerals form is crucial to studying geology. There are two primary environments where minerals can form: igneous and sedimentary.
1. Igneous Environment: Igneous minerals form when volcanic activities occur. When molten rock, or magma, cools and solidifies, it crystallizes and forms minerals. This process can occur either above the Earth's surface (extrusive igneous rocks) or below the surface (intrusive igneous rocks). The minerals that form in these environments are typically composed of larger crystals due to the slow cooling process of magma.
2. Sedimentary Environment: Sedimentary minerals form through the weathering, erosion, and deposition of other rocks or minerals. Firstly, rocks and minerals sustain physical and chemical breakdown through processes like wind, water, and temperature changes. The resulting fragments and dissolved materials are then transported by water or wind to areas of deposition such as river deltas, lakes, or ocean beds. Over time, these deposited sediments become compacted and turn into sedimentary rocks. During this process, minerals can precipitate out of the water and accumulate, forming new minerals within the sedimentary rock. Examples of minerals commonly found in sedimentary environments include calcite, gypsum, and halite.
To summarize, minerals can form in igneous environments through the cooling and solidification of molten rock, or they can form in sedimentary environments through the deposition and compaction of sediments.