Minerals
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There are various classifications of minerals that are found on this planet. They are broadly classified into various groups like organic minerals, silicate minerals, carbonate minerals and halide minerals. All metals found on this planet are classified as element minerals. The study of minerals is known as mineralogy. Some of the minerals could be used in their original state while some minerals have to be combined with other minerals to be useful for industrial purposes. Many mineralogists have made excellent contributions to this field. A person interested in learning about minerals can read many interesting books on minerals. Good websites are available for this purpose.