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Four criteria that make a mineral?
A mineral must be a solid, have a definite chemical formula, have a crystalline structure, and be naturally occuring.
What are four specials properties of minearls?
1.must be a solid! (gasses & liquids are not minerals. even if it was considered amineral as a solid.)2.naturally made3.definite chemical make up4.crystalline structure
What is the definition of a definite chemical composition?
Definite chemical composition is when a mineral is made of the same material throughout. Basically when a mineral is only made of one material all the way through, not part iron in one part and then gold in the rest.
What four things must a mineral have to be considered a mineral?
a mineral is defined as any inorganic substance that occurs in nature and has a definite chemical composition.
What chemical is used to make solid form?
The state of matter (solid, liquid, gas, plasma) is a physical not a chemical property.
What makes a minerals a mineral?
A mineral is defined as "a naturally occurring, homogeneous solid with a defined chemical composition, and a highly ordered crystal matrix." Thus, diamond (carbon) might make it into the mineral class by this definition, but mercury or water would not.
Is leather a solid?
Yes, leather is a solid material. It is a durable and flexible material made from animal hide that is often used to make clothing, shoes, and accessories.
4 characteristics of minerals?
The 4 major characteristics of a mineral are: -It is formed by natural processes- not man made -It is inorganic- it's not alive, it never will be -It is a crystalline solid- a definite volume and shape with a repeating structure -It can be an element or compound with a definite chemical composition- made the same each time w/ and orderly arrangement of atoms Also, another answer might be: -Texture -Hardness -Luster or shine -Color/streak Hope that helps
What is matter with a definite chemical make up?
A substance with a definite chemical makeup is called a chemical compound. This means that it is made up of specific types and numbers of atoms that are chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio. Examples include water (H2O), salt (NaCl), and glucose (C6H12O6).
How do ice cube form in the freezer?
the freezing tempeture in the freezer will make water into ice. a liquid has no definite shape or form. in that case, get something squared, put water in it, and freeze it. a solid has a definite shape and form.
What is the chemical make up of indium?
Indium is a metal, solid, natural, with a gray color.
Is fertilizer a chemical?
No. There are many different kinds of fertilizer, so fertilizer does not have a definite chemical composition.
