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A cupcake is not a naturally-occurring substance, with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure; Therefore, it is not a mineral. Its natural ingredients are minerals, though.
Refer to the dictionary definition of a mineral below:
Definition of Mineral
-any of a class of substances occurring in nature, usually comprising inorganic substances, as quartz or feldspar, of definite chemical composition and usually of definite crystal structure, but sometimes also including rocks formed by these substances as well as certain natural products of organic origin, as asphalt or coal.
-Dictionary.com
Actually- In accordance with the above definition-
Most of the ingredients in a cupcake are not minerals either- They are not "naturally occurring" nor do most of them follow the definition of a mineral.
Eggs, sugar, milk, flour, yeast... none of these are minerals
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Why is a cupcake not considered a mineral?
Because it just isn't by any definition at all.
What does a cupcake symbolize in a tattoo?
Cupcake means small cake or cookie... sex That works, but personally I have a tat of a cupcake to represent my juvenile diabetes and I have it on my lower stomach bc that is where my pump goes. A cupcake can represent many things, and not all of them have to be vulgar.
What is an example of quartz?
Amethyst, rose, citrine, smoky, etc., are all examples of quartz. Few minerals come in such an amazing array of colors and crystal habits!
Do a mineral have to be formed by a manufactured process to be considered a mineral?
No, indeed the contrary. A mineral is defined as a "naturally occurring, homogeneous solid with a defined chemical composition and a highly ordered atomic arrangement." So, a material such as tungsten carbide which is only man-made (as far as I know), would not be classified as a mineral.
What are minerals considered to be?
A mineral has a fixed chemical composition, and crystal format. Sometimes we may have two minerals with the same chemical formula - e.g. calcite and aragonite, but differ in crystallization.
Why is a cupcake not considered a mineral?
Because it just isn't by any definition at all.
Why isn't a cupcake considered a mineral?
Idiots ask that question, or just people who want to look like idiots.
If you forget to put in the eggs in the cupcake will it come out right?
The cupcake may not rise properly.
Is a pastry a cupcake?
A cupcake is a small dessert considered as a pastry.
Is cupcake come on?
Please rephrase the question to get an accurante answer
Do cupcakes come in different colors?
Cupcake icing colors come in many different colors. The cake part of the cupcake can also come in many colors. (For example, red velvet cupcakes are red)
Could quartz be considered a mineral?
Quartz is a mineral.
What food group does cupcake mix come from?
Dessertscarbs and fats
When is water a mineral?
Water as a solid, in the form of ice, is considered a mineral when it is naturally occurring. Ice in snow banks is considered a mineral but ice cubes you make in your freezer are not a mineral.
Which would NOT be considered a mineral?
Glass would not be considered a mineral because it is not naturally occurring and does not have a crystalline structure.
What mineral group does turqoise come from?
Phosphate mineral
What mineral does aquamarine come from?
The mineral Aquamarine comes from the mineral group Beryl.
