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Why is brass not a mineral?

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because they are not elements...they are alloys

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Brass is not a mineral.

It is an alloy made up by two mettalic minerals i.e. Copper and Zinc.

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No. It is an alloy of copper and zinc, both elements although their respective ores are minerals.

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