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What's the difference between rock and minerals?​

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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. ... A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals, or a body of undifferentiated mineral matter
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A rock is a aggregate of one or more minerals while a mineral is a naturally occuring inorganic element that has its own unique structure and chemical composition.

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