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is plastic a mineral? Plastic is certainly not a mineral. Minerals need to fit into certain categories - as below to define a mineral A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid, with a definite chemical composition, and an ordered atomic arrangement. This may seem a bit of a mouthful, but if you break it down it becomes simpler. * Minerals are naturally occurring
They are not made by humans
* Minerals are inorganic
They have never been alive and are not made up from plants or animals
* Minerals are solids
They are not liquids (like water), or gases (like the air around you)
* Minerals have a definite chemical composition
Each one is made of a particular mix of chemical elements
* Minerals have an ordered atomic arrangement
The chemical elements that make up each mineral are arranged in a particular way - this is why minerals 'grow' as crystals So as plastic does not form naturally and do not have an ordered atomic arrangement and require oil to form with human intervention -PLASTIC can categorically not be a mineral. FACT!
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agowell many minerals make plastic so many its hard to say
sometimes its...
iron
rubber
aluminum
ect...
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∙ 14y agoThere are many different types of plastic, with many different chemical compounds, but none contain minerals.
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∙ 13y agoNo. A rock is defined as a natural substance made of minerals. Plastic is man-made from synthetic materials.
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∙ 7y agoPlastic is neither a rock nor a mineral.
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What is ''plastic'' rock and how does it move?
The asthenosphere, moves with convection
Does plastic deformation occurs more readily in warm rock than in cool rock?
Yes
What is the plastic-like part of the mantle?
The asthenosphere is made of soft rock and bends like plastic in the mantle.
What does it mean if a rock is like plastic?
Plastic-like rock is found in the asthenosphere, the layer of Earth directly beneath the crust and uppermost mantle. Though consisting of hard rock, the high temperatures and inclusion of a small amount of molten material allows the rock to behave in a plastic-like manner; that is, it can be moved and bent without breaking.
What is made of soft rock and bends like plastic in the mantle?
The asthenosphere.
Which has a greater mass a rock or plastic cup?
This is a trick question, the size of the rock and the plastic cup varies. Normally, however the rock is commonly the one with more mass.
Is a plastic chair made from rock?
no
Why is the rock in the lithosphere solid but the rock in the mental acts like plastic?
bescuse its fake
Does a tree a piece of plastic and a rock have the same elements?
no
Where do you put rock candy when your done?
you can eat it or you can but it in a plastic
What is ''plastic'' rock and how does it move?
The asthenosphere, moves with convection
Does plastic deformation occurs more readily in warm rock than in cool rock?
Yes
What is the plastic like rock of the lower mantle called?
the plasic like rock of the lower mantle is the asthenosphere
Which Rock Star has had the most plastic surgery?
Kathy Svoronos
Can rock candy be made in a plastic jar?
No because if you put hot water in a plastic container, it'll melt
Which nonmetal is used as a food?
Rock salt sources: Science test
Is the Orc and Goblin Rock Lobba plastic or metal?
Unfortunately, Orc and Goblin Rock Lobba Kit is metal.
