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Briefly explain what is a mineral and its types

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A solid chemical compound with a fairly well-defined chemical composition and a specific crystal structure that occurs naturally in pure form.

A natural substance with distinctive chemical and physical properties, composition, and atomic structure.

Those elements on the earth and in foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.

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Minerals are classified into two types: Metallic and non-metallic. Metallic Minerals: They are further sub-divided into ferrous and non-ferrous. Ferrous minerals: They contain iron. Examples are iron ore, manganese ore, chromite, pyrite, nickel, and cobalt. Non-ferrous minerals: They contain metals other than iron.

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