Minerals - created from Mind Map

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Geologists define mineral as"homogeneous,naturally occurring substance with definable internal structure"

Classification

Different Forms Of Mineral

1.Metallic

2. Non metallic

3.Energy

Ferrous

Nonferrous

Precious

In igneous and metamorphic ,in cracks and crevices.

in sedimentary rocks, a number of mineral occurs in beds and layer

decomposition of surface rocks and removal of soluble constituents,leaving residual mass of weathered material. Eg: Bauxite

Certain minerals May occur in alluvial deposits in sands of valley floors

Certain minerals are found in ocean beds