Minerals are natural compounds found in the earth’s crust. These can be pure elements, simple salts or complex silicates in many forms. The study of minerals is called mineralogy. A true mineral is solid with ...

Minerals are natural elements or compounds formed through geological processes in the earth’s crust. Minerals range from pure elements to simple salts or complex silicates. Minerals are basically inorganic, homogeneous solids with a crystal structure ...