Minerals form from bodies of water due to the process of evaporation.

Here's how it works:

1. Dissolving: Water acts as a solvent, dissolving minerals from rocks and soil.

2. Evaporation: As water in a body of water evaporates, the concentration of dissolved minerals increases.

3. Precipitation: When the concentration of dissolved minerals becomes high enough, they start to precipitate out of solution and crystallize.

This process can lead to the formation of various types of mineral deposits, including:

* Evaporites: These are minerals formed directly from the evaporation of water, like halite (rock salt), gypsum, and potash.

* Precipitates: Minerals can also precipitate from water due to changes in temperature, pH, or the presence of other chemicals.

Let me know if you'd like to explore a specific type of mineral formation!