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Contents of Elements

Why study minerals?

• 2.1 What are the properties of minerals?
• 2.2 What are minerals composed of?
• 2.3 How do we know the atomic structure of minerals?
• 2.4 How do elements combine to form minerals?
• 2.5 What is a mineral?
• 2.6 What determines the physical properties of minerals?
• 2.7 What are the most important minerals?