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A naturally occurring substance in the solid inorganic crystalline state containing oxygen silicon and metals is known as a?
silicate
What naturally occurring inorganic crystalline solid is a?
a mineral
What is true of all minerals?
They are solid, naturally occurring, have a crystalline structure and a specific range of chemical formulae, and are inorganic.
What is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a definite crystalline structure called?
A Mineral
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 the definition of minerals?
Minerals are the components in the Earth that combine to form rocks. Minerals are inorganic naturally occurring substances, have a definite range of chemical composition, are solids, and have a crystalline structure.Minerals are solid, inorganic substances made from a combination of chemical elements.a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance.
What is a mineral-?
A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic, solid substance, with a crystalline structure and a narrow range of chemical composition.
What does a mineral have to be besides inorganic?
A mineral must be, in addition to being inorganic, be a solid, naturally occurring, in crystalline form, and have a set chemical formula.
What 4 things must be true for something to be called a mineral?
To be naturally-occurring, the substance must not be man made. The inorganic requirement states that the substance must not be constructed by an organism. The solid characteristic eliminates any substance that is liquid or gas. Definite chemical composition means that the substance must have chemical composition that falls within a specific range. The characteristic that requires the substance to have an ordered internal structure states that the atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern.
Why is limestone a rock?
It is comprised of minerals--- naturally occurring inorganic solids with a set chemical formula and a crystalline structure.
Is a mineral how is a mineral formed?
A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline structure and a definite chemical formula. Most minerals are formed from the cooling or evaporation of solutions containing the elements necessary for mineral formation.
Because minerals are formed by processes that occur in the natural world what are they said to be?
Minerals are said to be naturally occurring inorganic solid substances with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
