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1. Minerals from Molten Material
2. Minerals formed in Water

Forms from lakes & oceans with only one type of molecule in it

Sunlight provides energy for lakes & ocean water to evaporate & form minerals

Magma provides energy for underground water to evaporate & form minerals

Melted material cools slowly and larger crystals form

Only one type of molecule is found in the melted material

Forms from lava containing only one type of molecule

Melted material cools quickly and smaller crystals form

One type of molecule is dissolved in water