How many known minerals are there?

2007-09-12 06:17:32 · 1 answers · asked by Bethany A 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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As of July 22, 2007, there were 4,442 known minerals. http://webmineral.com

However, there are only about 100 common minerals; and, there are about 20 rock-forming minerals. http://www2.brevard.edu/reynoljh/onlinegeology/minerals/mineral.htm

2007-09-12 09:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by Metallic stuff 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋

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