ChatGPT’s explanation of “minerals”:

geological definition: A naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure that is the basic unit of rock, such as quartz and calcite.
nutrition definition: Trace or large amounts of inorganic elements required by the human body to support physiological functions, such as calcium, iron, zinc, etc.

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Quartz is a common mineral found widely in the earth's crust and used to make glass and optical devices.
Dairy products are rich in calcium, a mineral that is important for healthy bones and teeth.
In a remote mountainous area, people unearthed a rare mineral that was used to make high-end electronic equipment.

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geology : mica, a mineral with a layered structure used in insulation and cosmetics.
nutrition : iron, a mineral needed in the body's red blood cells to help carry oxygen and maintain energy levels.

etymology

word formation :
- "mine": refers to the useful substances contained in rocks. The origin of the Chinese character means digging or mining.
- "Substance": refers to a specific thing or material that exists.
etymology tracing :
"Mineral" originates from Latin in Western languages mineralogical(mineral vein), evolved into Medieval Latin mineralis, meaning "from mineral veins." The word subsequently entered the languages of various European countries and was widely used in science and industry.