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Which option correctly identifies the two main ways that minerals are classified

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Minerals can be classified on the basis of their chemical composition. Under this scheme, they are divided into classes according to their dominant anion or anoinic group ( etc, halides, oxides, and sulfides )
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There aren't any options so I am just assuming this, based off of research of course. :)

Use and chemical composition

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