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One reason is that it is liquid while minerals are always solid.
The another reason is that it came from organic materials.
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What are two reasons why petroleum not a mineral?
not a solid and and organic
Why isn't petroleum a mineral?
It's not a mineral because it's not a solid.
Why petroleum is not a mineral?
A mineral needs to be inorganic (no carbon in it and petroleum DEFINITELY has carbon) and a mineral also needs to be a solid and have a crystal structure, which only solids have. A2-out of curiosity and to learn more, I looked up "mineral" in Wikipedia. Certainly it should be a solid, crystalline, and have a defined chemical composition. Thus mixtures of minerals as often found are excluded, at least until separated. Interestingly, the Wiki article does mention organic minerals including hydrocarbons! A complication is that the term "mineral oil" is often used to describe liquids obtained from crude oil. These come under a separate Wikipedia heading for Mineral Oils. However it appears to strictly be a misnomer, some other name such as "Natural Non-Vegetable Oils" might be better but the present use of the term Mineral Oil is probably too well established.
Does marvel mystery oil contain alcohol?
Not exactly. According to the MSDS, the 3 volatile ingredients are: Mineral Spirits, Naptha, and Chlorinated Hydrocarbons. The first two are petroleum based.
7 reasons why petroleum is a nonrenewable resource?
30,000,000 years times 7
What are two reasons why petroleum not a mineral?
not a solid and and organic
Is petroleum a mineral?
no. :]
Is petroleum a mineral resource?
no. :]
What are two reasons petroleum is not considered a mineral?
1.) Is dirived from organic materials. 2.) Does not naturally occur in a crystalline form.
What can be considered a mineral resource petroleum or coal or ice or water?
petroleum
What is Ecuador's major mineral export?
Petroleum is the major mineral export.
Why isn't petroleum a mineral?
It's not a mineral because it's not a solid.
What is the streak luster hardness and crystal system of petroleum?
Petroleum is not a mineral and does not possess these characteristics.
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.
What are the two main sources of alkanes?
Petroleum. For details about the chemistry you might wish to consult the benzene page on wikipedia.
What California mineral is used to make electrical equipment?
It's petroleum
Petroleum is the major mineral export from this sub saharan Africa?
Nigeria
