Introduction Various types of minerals are defined as naturally occurring inorganic substances found in the solid form. The earth crust consists of different kinds of minerals such as; sand, coal, ore, or metal, as well as oil. Those consist of a well-defined chemical structure, crystalline structure, as well as formula. Overview of Minerals Minerals are substances that occur naturally on the surface of the earth. Those are typically solid in nature as well as inorganic substances. The minerals are formed through the geographical process and referred to as elements or chemical compounds. The nature of the minerals is normally ... Read More