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A mineral, by definition is an inorganic solid with a crystalline structure formed naturally. Wood, paper, or any other organic solids are not minerals because they have no crystalline structure and form organically. Plastic is not a mineral either because it is made synthetically out of organic materials. Some organic materials like coal and other hydrocarbons are considered minerals economically. Bones and teeth contain hydoxylapatite that is organically formed but is still considered a mineral, so there are exceptions. Whewellite is organically formed but has a crystalline structure, and is considered a mineral.
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∙ 14y agoYes because of there Crystalline Structure
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∙ 11y agoMinerals are generally solid materials (exception are methane gas, petroleum) and they are natural materials; not all solid chemicals are found in the nature.
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∙ 14y agoBe definition, a mineral must have a crystalline structure.
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Do all minerals have crystalline structures?
yes i am pretty sure they do! I am learning about the lithosphere and rocks and minerals and stuff and i think that is what the teacher said!
What The six main crystalline structures of silicate minerals?
How magnetism can be useful for identifying minerals
What are crystalline substances found naturally in the earth?
The crystalline substances that are found naturally in the earth are known as minerals. There are literally hundreds of minerals on Earth that are used in everything from industrial purposes to consumption.
Can you use crystals you identify minerals?
Yes. Minerals have a crystalline structure and specific crystal properties which aid in their identification.
What are the properties of all minerals today?
A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic, solid substance, with a crystalline structure and a narrow range of chemical composition.
Where are crystalline minerals found?
In all three rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic. By definition, a mineral has a crystalline structure, and rocks are composed of combinations of minerals. Rocks with interlocking crystalline mineral structures are usually igneous or metamorphic.
How is marble similar to other minerals?
It is a naturally occurring solid with a chemical formula and a crystalline structure, as are all minerals.
What are three properties that all minerals have in common?
they are natural, inorganic, and crystalline solids
What is a common characteristic to all minerals?
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What do all rocks contain?
All rocks contain the same thing. They all contain minerals, and some of these minerals are inorganic and crystalline, among others
What is most likely to be found in crystalline form?
All minerals occur in crystalline form. It's a part of the definition of a mineral.
Do all minerals have crystalline structures?
yes i am pretty sure they do! I am learning about the lithosphere and rocks and minerals and stuff and i think that is what the teacher said!
Is fluoride a mineral or a crystal?
Fluoride is an ion. Flourite is a mineral. Like all minerals, it is crystalline.
How crystals of minerals are cassified?
they are classified as crystalline.
All rocks contain?
All rocks contain minerals, those solid, crystalline, inorganic, naturally occurring thingies that have their very own chemical formulas.
What minerals make up volcanic glass?
No minerals make up true volcanic glass, as the crystalline structure of minerals did not have time to form before the lava hardened. A mineral must have a crystalline structure.
What are the 6 main crystalline structures of silicate minerals?
6 types of silicate minerals
