Yes, they are.
Minerals are the result of rock metamorphic cycles and other volcanic activities that result to these mixture of different minerals. Minerals can also be the cause of some biogeochemical cycles that occurs on the earth's different spheres.
Yes, Both Cells are Living
According to Cell Theory,
Any thing is Called A "Living Organism" When it Contain 1 pr More Cells
Both Cells Are Able to Produce Their own Energy
Hence, Both are Said Living
Water enters a plant through the root hair along the concentration gradient. From the roots cells water moves into the xylem. Xylem is the major water conducting tissue in the plants. The main driver of water movement in the xylem is the transpiration. Transpiration is the loss of water from the aerial parts of plant. in this way water moves up to the leaves where water is used in the photosynthesis.