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Question
Differentiate between Rock and Mineral
Solution
| Rock | Mineral |
| A rock is a natural solid organic or inorganic material forming the crust of the earth. | The mineral is an organic element or compound which occurs naturally. |
| A rock is an aggregate of minerals. | A mineral has an atomic structure. |
| The physical properties of rocks vary. | It has fixed definite physical properties. |
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