Classification of minerals

CLASSIFICATION OF MINERALS

  • In animal tissues and feeds,  minerals are present in varying amounts and concentrations.
  • The seven minerals / elements that are present  in high concentration (>70 mg/kg live weight) are termed as major minerals. 
  • They are as follows:
    • Calcium (Ca)
    • Phosphorus (P)
    • Magnesium (Mg)
    • Sodium (Na)
    • Potassium (K)
    • Chlorine (Cl)
    • Sulphur (S)
  • Trace elements or Micro minerals are those minerals that are pesent in low concentration (<70 mg/kg live weight) but are physiologically equally important
  • The following fifteen trace elements are essential to fullfil physiological functions in the body

Iron (Fe)  Chromium (Cr)
Copper (Cu)  Fluorine (F)
Cobalt (Co) Tin (Su)
Manganese (Mg)  Vanadium (V)
Zinc (Zn)  Silicon (Si)
Iodine (I) Nickel (Ni)
Selenium (Se) Arsenic (As)
Molybdenum (Mo)

 
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