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Because in order for it to be a mineral, it must be a solid. And obviously oxygen is not a solid.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 15y agoWood varies in chemical composition, is not crystalline in structure, and is organic. By definition, these three things rule it out as a mineral.
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∙ 12y agoits not a mineral
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∙ 15y agoOxygen is a gas
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Is petrified wood a rock and if so is it metamorphic?
Petrified wood is considered a rock, one that may be composed of a single replacing mineral, often quartz or pyrite, but possibly with others in combinations. Petrified wood is not considered metamorphic. It is also considered a fossil.
Why is water not considered a mineral?
Liquid water is not considered a mineral because it is not a solid. But solid water--ice, is considered a mineral because it is a solid with a crystal form.
What is an example of of mineral replacement?
petrified wood
Why is ice in a glacier considered to be a mineral but but what forms a glacier is not?
Ice forms a glacier and therefore it is considered a mineral.
What causes a tree to become petrified?
Wood petrification is the process in which organic material is converted to stone by becoming impregnated with silica. The wood becomes soaked with mineral-laden water. The water evaporates at about the same rate as the wood decays and mineral crystals replace the wood.
Is petrified wood a rock and if so is it metamorphic?
Petrified wood is considered a rock, one that may be composed of a single replacing mineral, often quartz or pyrite, but possibly with others in combinations. Petrified wood is not considered metamorphic. It is also considered a fossil.
Is wood a nonmetallic mineral resource?
No, it is not a mineral of any kind.
How come wood is not a mineral?
Wood is organic. Minerals are inorganic.
Which is nonmetallic mineral resources?
Wood
Is wood a nonmetallic mineral source?
Wood is an organic matter and there for not a mineral. Although some organic life forms can produce minerals.
Why is water not considered a mineral?
Liquid water is not considered a mineral because it is not a solid. But solid water--ice, is considered a mineral because it is a solid with a crystal form.
What is an example of of mineral replacement?
petrified wood
Could quartz be considered a mineral?
Quartz is a mineral.
When is water a mineral?
Water as a solid, in the form of ice, is considered a mineral when it is naturally occurring. Ice in snow banks is considered a mineral but ice cubes you make in your freezer are not a mineral.
What is tungsten's mineral group?
none. It is not a mineral and is considered to be an element
Why is ice in a glacier considered to be a mineral but but what forms a glacier is not?
Ice forms a glacier and therefore it is considered a mineral.
Is wood a nonmetallic resource?
No, it is not a mineral of any kind.
