Minerals are found in nature. They are not formed by living things. They are solids. They have a pattern of crystals that repeats. There are seven different groups of minerals. They are grouped by the way they form. Minerals have many different uses. Some minerals are made from elements. Elements are the pure form of something. Silver is a mineral. Gold and copper are minerals. They are elements, too. They can be used for jewelry. Platinum is a mineral. It is an element, too. It is also used for jewelry. Sulfur is a mineral. It is an element as well. .....