How do rocks differ from minerals? View Available Hint(s) How do rocks differ from minerals? Rocks aggregate to form minerals, but minerals do not aggregate to form rocks. Minerals can be synthesized, whereas rocks only naturally occur. Minerals aggregate to form rocks, but rocks do not aggregate to form minerals. Some minerals contain amorphous glassy debris or organic matter. However, these components are never found in rocks. Rocks can be synthesized, whereas minerals only naturally occur.