Answer:
Fossils are the preserved remains, or traces of remains, of ancient organisms.
1. A rock is inorganic and a solid naturally-formed substance without any chemical composition or atomic structure.
A mineral is also a solid, inorganic, substance as that of the rock which has a definite crystalline structure as well as chemical composition.
2. Rock comprises minerals
A Mineral does not comprise rocks.
3. Rocks exist in the tiny form which is also microscopic in nature.
These are said to be easily distinguishable in nature.
4. These occur in solid form on the earth’s crust.
Minerals are said to occur as mineral deposits.
5. Rocks exhibit some physical properties like colour, shape, lustre, texture and the pattern
The distinct process of rocks are colour, crystal habit, hardness, specific gravity, fracture, lustre, and tenacity
6. Some examples of rocks are sand, pebbles, shells, and few fragments of some material
Few examples of minerals are the fossil fuels such as coal, petroleum, etc.
7. Rocks do not possess definite shape and are found in different colours.
Minerals are said to have a definite shape and the colour.
