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Mixed mineral is a mineral having an interstratified structure. This consists of alternating layers of different clays and some other minerals.
A mineral is defined as a compound having a fixed chemical composition ... Thus an element is not a mineral.
Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.
If you have a collection of minerals you can store a radioactive mineral in a glass bottle.The alpha and beta radiations are retained by glass; the gamma rays from uranium having a low energy are also largely blocked .
Depending on the type of the oil: metals, aromatic hydrocarbons, water, sulfur organic compounds, gums, etc.
Having colors like the rainbow; exhibiting a play of changeable colors; nacreous; prismatic; as, iridescent glass.
Mixed mineral is a mineral having an interstratified structure. This consists of alternating layers of different clays and some other minerals.
A mineral is defined as a compound having a fixed chemical composition ... Thus an element is not a mineral.
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Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.
A rock having a cavity that is lined with crystals or mineral matter
Having a specific set of possible values
Yes. Having a crystal structure is part of the definition of a mineral.
Mineral water without carbonation. The water having no bubbles is still. :)
No, that is not possible.
Yes, it is possible.
It is uncommon, but possible.