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1) solid
2) have crystalline structure
3) have defined homogenous chemical composition
4) naturally occuring
5) inorganic
What else can I help you with?
Is coal a mineral coal?
no coal doesn't have the 5 characteristics of a rock
What color is the gemstone kunzite?
Gemstone Kunzite is a type of Spedumene mineral which has a lovely pinkish to light purple color. This characteristics is the main reason why this mineral is commonly use as main component of fancy jewelries.
Do some alien races have mineral-based characteristics?
Some alien races could have mineral based characteristics, if they exist.
Characteristics of a mineral to an ore mineral?
A mineral that is useful and economically viable to extract and purify is an ore.
What are the mineral characteristics?
ore,coal
What are Florida's main mineral export?
Florida's main mineral export is phosphate rock.
What characteristics make a mineral a gem?
The crystallization
What 5 characteristics does a mineral must have?
A mineral must be a naturally occurring, homogeneous solid with a defined chemical composition and a highly ordered atomic arrangement.
How reliable is color when determining what a mineral is?
Color is the least reliable of a mineral's characteristics used in its identification.
What are the main types of mineral resources use by your society?
the main types of mineral resources:are food,water
What is the major difference between mineral characteristics and mineral properties?
Mineral characteristics refer to the physical and chemical features that define a mineral, including its crystal structure, composition, color, and hardness. Mineral properties, on the other hand, are specific attributes used to identify and differentiate minerals, such as luster, streak, cleavage, and specific gravity. Characteristics are intrinsic to the mineral itself, while properties are observable and measurable traits used for identification.
What are the five characteristics of a rock that would make it a mineral?
In order for a rock to be classified as a mineral, it must possess five characteristics: naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, have a definite chemical composition, and possess a crystalline structure.
