Question

Compare and contrast rocks and minerals. (1 point)

Rocks and minerals are the same size. Rocks
• are made of one material, while minerals are made of many.
Rocks and minerals are solids. Minerals have
• one chemical formula that describes their material, while rocks have many.
Rock and minerals are the exact same shape.
However, only minerals are combinge naterials.

Answer 1

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Rocks and minerals are both solid substances found in the Earth's crust, but they differ in composition and structure. Rocks are made up of one material, while minerals are made up of various elements or compounds. Minerals have a distinct chemical formula that defines their composition, whereas rocks can be composed of multiple minerals. Additionally, rocks can vary in size and shape, while minerals have a specific crystal structure. Rocks are formed through a combination of minerals, while minerals are naturally occurring substances with specific physical and chemical properties.