If a substans is a mineral, how could you identify what type of mineral it is?

Rutherford's experiment indicated that matter was not as uniform as it appears what part of his experimental results implied this idea

Five students had to answer the question how are elements arranged in a periodic tabledamon: i think the elements are arranged by increasing massflo: i think the elements are arranged according to their properties sienna: i think the elements are arranged by when their discovers kyle: i think the elements are arranged according to how common they areglenda: i don't agree with any of themwho is right

This element exists in adundance in the sun. explain how you would go about capturing sunlight. would this captured sunlight contain any of the element?