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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.
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What makes minerals sparkle?
The sparkle is the reflection of light off the mineral crystal faces or cleavage surfaces.
Is a rock a mineral?
A rock is not a mineral however a rock is made of several minerals
Which of the rock-forming mineral groups makes up the largest group of minerals in Earth's crust?
oxygen 46.6%
Is diamond a mineral resource?
Diamonds are minerals. Rocks are mad up of minerals, so tectonically it is both. But scientists all believe that a diamond is a mineral. Go to wikipedia.org\minerals
Is soil a mineral?
Soil is not a mineral. Soil is just matter that plants thrive in to retrieve minerals. Soil CONTAINS minerals, but soil is not a mineral.
What mineral makes up opal?
Opals are actually not minerals, but are classed as mineraloids. This is because they lack a crystalline structure, yet are mineral in nature.
Which mineral group makes up the largest group of minerals in Earth's crust?
Silicates
What minerals make up silver?
Silver is an element. Silver makes up the mineral silver.
What makes minerals sparkle?
The sparkle is the reflection of light off the mineral crystal faces or cleavage surfaces.
Why nitrogen is included in mineral but it is not mineral?
Minerals are formed from different elements. Nitrogen, (which is a gas in its natural state) makes up 78% of earths atmosphere. Minerals are formed through a biogeochemical process, generally forming crystals.
Is linguine a mineral?
No it is not a mineral but it contains minerals
Is a rock a mineral?
A rock is not a mineral however a rock is made of several minerals
Do minerals?
Minerals can be used in tools, in mineral water, and the mineral water one gives you nutrients!
Which of the rock-forming mineral groups makes up the largest group of minerals in Earth's crust?
oxygen 46.6%
Which of the rock forming mineral groups makes up the largest group of minerals in earths crust?
oxygen 46.6%
Which rock forming mineral groups makes up the largest group of minerals in Earth's crust?
oxygen 46.6%
Which rock forming mineral group makes up the largest group of minerals in earths crust?
oxygen 46.6%
