A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties. ... A rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals, or a body of undifferentiated mineral matter
A rock is a aggregate of one or more minerals while a mineral is a naturally occuring inorganic element that has its own unique structure and chemical composition.
<span>Distribution of mineral deposits would be the answer since 'economy' deals with deposits as the rest of the answers deal with weathering and they don't include an economics. </span>
