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RossA mineral is a naturally occurring solid inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition. Minerals are typically formed through various geological processes and can be found in different environments on Earth. They can range in composition from simple elements to complex compounds.
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What is a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and crystal structure called?
A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition and orderly internal structure. Minerals are the building blocks of rocks and are defined by their unique physical and chemical properties.
What are the 4 questions used to tell if a substance is a mineral or not?
The four questions used to determine if a substance is a mineral are: Is it naturally occurring? Is it inorganic? Is it a solid? Does it have a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure?
A naturally occurring substance in the solid inorganic crystalline state is know as a?
a naturally occurring solid mixture of minerals or organic matter is called
What is a substance formed in the Earth that is not of an animal or plant?
A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic substance formed within the Earth's crust that is neither plant nor animal. Minerals have a defined chemical composition and crystal structure.
Four criteria that make a mineral?
To be considered a mineral, a substance must be naturally occurring, inorganic, have a crystalline structure, and have a definite chemical composition.
