A mineral must have a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure, neither of which apply to coal.
A geologist would not consider a manufactured diamond, or synthetic diamond, to be a mineral in the traditional sense. While both natural and manufactured diamonds share the same chemical composition (carbon) and crystal structure, minerals are typically defined as naturally occurring substances. Since manufactured diamonds are created through human processes, they do not meet the criteria of being naturally formed and therefore are classified separately from natural minerals.
Coal is not a mineral. A mineral is a solid non-organic substance. Coal is an organic substance.
Coal is not a mineral and is not rare.
Pennsylvania's most important mineral is coal. Second is oil.
no coal doesn't have the 5 characteristics of a rock
Sulfur is a common mineral found in coal. Its presence in coal can lead to sulfur dioxide emissions when the coal is burned, contributing to air pollution.
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No. Coal is not a mineral for two reasons: it lacks a crystal structure and it is organic.
== == Coal is very close to being a mineral but since it is organic (made from remains and organic substances) it does not qualify.
== == Coal is very close to being a mineral but since it is organic (made from remains and organic substances) it does not qualify.
== == Coal is very close to being a mineral but since it is organic (made from remains and organic substances) it does not qualify.