Is coal a true mineral

Anonymous

∙ 14y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

No, it is not because it is organic.

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Which of these is not a true mineral?

Glass is not a true mineral. Although it is solid and formed in nature, it does not have a consistent chemical composition or crystal structure, which are defining characteristics of minerals.

Why is coal not a true mineral?

Coal is not considered a mineral because it is organic in nature, formed from the remains of plants. Unlike minerals, which are inorganic and have a crystalline structure, coal does not have a consistent chemical composition or crystal structure. This distinction classifies coal as a sedimentary rock rather than a mineral.

How Is coal a mineral?

Coal is not a mineral. A mineral is a solid non-organic substance. Coal is an organic substance.

Is coal the rarest mineral in the world?

Coal is not a mineral and is not rare.

What is Pennsylvania's most important mineral?

Pennsylvania's most important mineral is coal. Second is oil.

Is coal a mineral coal?

no coal doesn't have the 5 characteristics of a rock

What mineral found in coal?

Sulfur is a common mineral found in coal. Its presence in coal can lead to sulfur dioxide emissions when the coal is burned, contributing to air pollution.

Is coal a mineral resource?

Is coal a nonmetallic mineral?

Is coal not a mineral because it has a crystal structure?

No. Coal is not a mineral for two reasons: it lacks a crystal structure and it is organic.

Why do geologist not consider coal to be a mineral?

A mineral must have a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure, neither of which apply to coal.

Why is not coal a mineral?

== == Coal is very close to being a mineral but since it is organic (made from remains and organic substances) it does not qualify.

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