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"A mineral is a naturally occurring solid with a highly ordered atomic arrangement and a definite (but not necessarily fixed), homogeneous chemical composition. Minerals are "usually" formed by inorganic processes"
I believe through this definition, Sugar could be considered a mineral.
-Naturally occurring: Derived from plants and animals, natural pure state at STP is crystalline.
-Highly ordered atomic arrangement: occurs in definite molecular arrangements
-Definite (not fixed) chemical composition: basic carbohydrate structures with variations; sucrose, fructose, glucose, etc.
-"Usually" formed by inorganic processes: Similar to Calcite from mollusk and coral and Aragonite from human teeth. all of which are considered minerals of organic origin.
However this is still a gray area since this it seems has not been heavily debated. The only difference I can see is that all of the "organic" minerals are of animal origin whereas as sugar is mostly plant based.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 16y agoSugar solution (I'm assuming you mean an aqueous solution) is not a mineral because minerals must be solids. Sugar is not a mineral.
Water is not a mineral.
Two nonminerals mixed together do not make a mineral...
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∙ 11y agoSugar is not a mineral because it originally comes from sugar canes.
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∙ 14y agoits a man made crystal its made of many different ingredients
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Is sugar crystal a mineral?
no sugar crystal is a plant not a mineral but the only reson it is called a crystal is because of its shape seen though a microscope
What mineral has an isometric crystal shape?
Diamond is one mineral in the isometric crystal system.
What can geologists infer from the shape of a mineral?
From the shape of a mineral crystal, it can be classified into one of the six mineral crystal systems, which is an aid to its identification.
What do scientist use to study the crystal structure of mineral?
What_do_scientists_use_to_study_the_crystal_structure_of_a_mineral?">What do scientists use to study the crystal structure of a mineral?Crystal_shape_is_a_property_of_minerals._There_are_six_basic_crystal_systems_that_describe_crystal_structure._Scientists_use_X-rays_to_study_the_crystal_structure_of_a_mineral._They_can_use_the_structure_of_the_crystal_to_identify_the_mineral.">Crystal shape is a property of minerals. There are six basic crystal systems that describe crystal structure. Scientists use X-rays to study the crystal structure of a mineral. They can use the structure of the crystal to identify the mineral.
What determines the size of a mineral crystal formed from magma?
The rate at which magma cools determines the size of the mineral crystal.
Is a sugar crystal a mineral explain why?
Yes
Is sugar crystal a mineral?
no sugar crystal is a plant not a mineral but the only reson it is called a crystal is because of its shape seen though a microscope
Which substance would form a mineral crystal sugar or salt?
salt
Is a Mineral a Crystal?
Yes, a crystal can be a mineral. Crystal, or crystaline refers to the arrangement of particular atoms or molecules of a mineral or element which generates a crystal lattice. Hence, crystal is a term which describes the effect of the arrangement of molecules of a mineral, element, etc.
Is a crystal a mineral or a rock?
mineral
Is crystal systems a part of the 7 properties of a mineral?
Yes, the crystal system a mineral belongs to is a property of a mineral.
What mineral has an isometric crystal shape?
Diamond is one mineral in the isometric crystal system.
Is quarts crystal a rock or a mineral?
mineral
Is diamond a crystal?
A mineral crystal is not necessarily a diamond, but a diamond is a mineral crystal. All minerals, such as diamond, have crystalline structures.
Mineral name for sugar?
Sugar is not a mineral
What is a crystal mineral?
A crystal mineral is a solid composed of material extending in all spatial dimensions.
What can geologists infer from the shape of a mineral?
From the shape of a mineral crystal, it can be classified into one of the six mineral crystal systems, which is an aid to its identification.
