im confused based on the appearance and how i can easily identify the mineral
The difference between these terms refers to their general appearance. Crystallized mineral means the one assuming a crystal form - normally consisting of macro size crystals visible by bare eye see, for example:
http://www.minsocam.org/msa/collectors_corner/arc/specimens.htm
Crystalline is the mineral that exhibits a crystal structure (in contrast to an amorphous one, glassy etc.) Crystalline mineral does not necessarily shows up as beautiful crystals. Clays, for example, are most often crystalline, but have a "dirty soil" appearance.
Well, I wouldn't make a big deal and guess it is more a language problem than describing different things. If a mineral has been crystallized it describes the process of crystallization. The term crystalline describes the property of a solid material, i.e. it is simply an adjective.
I agree with Gert. Crystallization is a process through which some minerals are formed, while crystalline is a texture or shape description.
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