What is a mineral?
A mineral is a type of naturally occurring inorganic element or chemical compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties. (1)
What are types of minerals?
quartz (1)
feldspar(1)
mica (1)
amphibole(1)
olivine(1)
calcite(1)
calcium (2)
magnesium (2)
sodium (2)
selenium
Minerals and Humans
What are trace minerals?
Resources
1. https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-difference-between-rock-and-mineral
2. https://bestreviews.com/kitchen/water-purifiers/best-water-purifiers