"Importance Of Rocks And Minerals That Are Inside Of

Our Body"
What are Rocks?It is important to us?What are they used for?Also, what are the minerals in
our body and its role?In this essay I will explain and tell you about the Physical Properties
of Rocks and also the Minerals that are inside of our body.

Rocks are made out of minerals and have many different properties, or characteristics.Rocks have
three types which are; Igneous Rocks-are formed from the solidification of molten rock
material.Some form below Earth's surface.Some form on or above Earth's surface.It has two basic
types which describes (Extrusive Igneous Rocks and Intrusive Igneous Rocks).Sedimentary Rocks-
are formed from pre-existing rocks or pieces of once-living organisms.They form from deposits
that accumulate on the Earth's surface.Sedimentary rocks often have distinctive layering or
bedding.It has three types which are (Common Sedimentary Rocks, Clastic Sedimentary Rocks and
Biologic Sedimentary Rocks).And the last one is Metamorphic Rocks- Started out as some other
type of rock, but have been substantially changed from their original Igneous, Sedimentary, or
earlier Metamorphic form and also,it has three types which are(Common Metamorphic
Rocks,Foliated Metamorphic Rocks and Non-Foliated Metamorphic Rocks).These are the
differences between the 3 Rocks and their usages:Igneous Rocks form when molten rock(magma
or lava) cools and solidifies.Sedimentary Rocks originate when particles settle out of water or air,
or by precipitation of minerals from water, they accumulate in layers.Metamorphic rocks result
when existing rocks are changed by heat, pressure, or reactive fluids, such as hot, mineral-laden
water. Most rocks are made of minerals containing silicon and oxygen, the most abundant
elements in the Earth’s crust.Rocks are used for a range of purposes depending on their
properties.For example, granite is very hard and impermeable, so it is often used as a building
material, while chalk is a rock that wears down easily and so is used to write and draw with.Also,
they have a unique and different physical properties which are: hardness, luster, color, streak,
specific gravity, cleavage, fracture, and tenacity. Minerals are those elements on the earth and in
foods that our bodies need to develop and function normally.Those essential for health include
calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, chloride, magnesium, and many more.The role of
Minerals are important for our body because this time of pandemic we need our body to be
healthy, strong and can support our immune system so that we can’t get the virus called Covid-
19.Our body need to use minerals for many different jobs, including keeping our bones, muscles,
heart, and brain working properly.Just like vitamins, Minerals also help our body grow, develop and
stay healthy.Our body uses minerals to perform many different functions from building strong
bones to transmitting nerve impulses. Some minerals are even used to make hormones or
maintain a normal heartbeat.Minerals are also important for making enzymes and hormones.
There are two kinds of minerals: macrominerals and trace minerals.Our body also needs The six
essential nutrients are vitamins, minerals, protein, fats, water and carbohydrate, because these are
very important that everyone needs to consume these six nutrients on a daily basis to help us
build our bodies strong and healthy and also maintain our health.

Rocks defined as aggregates or mass composed of one or more commonly, several of

minerals.Engineers(or contractor) define rocks to be hard, durable material that can't be destroyed
without blasting.The definition is based on strength and durability.Rocks and Minerals are all
around us, they help us to develop new technologies and are used in our everyday lives.Our use of
rocks and minerals includes as building houses, materials, cosmetics, cars, roads and
appliances.Rocks and Minerals are important for learning about earth materials, structure, and
systems.Minerals and Vitamins in our body are considered essential and important nutrients,
because they’re like acting in concert, they perform hundreds of roles in our body.They also
convert food into energy and repair cellular damage.