Rock vs Mineral
A mineral is a solid formation that occurs naturally in the earth while a rock is a solid combination of more than one mineral formation which is also occurring naturally. 1. A mineral has a unique chemical composition and is necessarily defined by its crystalline structure and shape. On the other hand, since a rock can be composed of several minerals it is classified according to the process of its formation. 2. A rock can also contain organic remains and mineraloids apart from regular mineral formations. 3. There are some rocks that may include just one mineral formation though. 4. The commercial value of minerals is immense and rocks are mined to extract these minerals. Such rocks are known as ores and the residue of the rock after the mineral has been extracted is called tailing 5. The classification of rocks also depends on their mineral and chemical composition, texture and the process of formation. Rocks...
