Universal Knowledge Library: Rocks & Minerals

"Rocks and minerals are fundamental components of the earth's crust studying rocks and minerals is essential for understanding our planets geological history rocks are aggregates of minerals while minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances with distinct chemical compositions and crystalline structures Rocks and minerals play a vital role in everything from construction and industry to science and aesthetics providing valuable insights into their various forms from the shimmering beauty of gemstones like diamonds and emeralds to the sturdy resilience of granite and basalt"