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A mineral has a fixed chemical composition, and crystal format. Sometimes we may have two minerals with the same chemical formula - e.g. calcite and aragonite, but differ in crystallization.
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Do all rocks have crystals in it?
Most rocks do but there are some exceptions. Coal (such as bituminous coal) is composed of organic material but is considered a sedimentary rock. Glassy rocks such as obsidian or pumice cool too quickly to contain crystals.
Is a vitamin pill a mineral?
No it may contain various minerals. Bu the pill itself and the VITAMINS are NOT minerals you will find micrograms of the minerals in there if not nano.
Can minerals crystallize out of magma when it melts?
Yes, minerals can crystalize when magma melts.
What part of the plant takes in minerals?
Plants take in minerals through their roots.
How do the mountains rocks change colors o the minerals?
When you look at a rock and see different colors, those colors are minerals .The pressure and heat causes the minerals in the rock to change into different minerals which cause the different colors in the rocks.
Are gemstones considered as rocks or minerals?
minerals
Why is teeth not considered a mineral?
Teeth are not considered minerals because they are organic and minerals are inorganic.
Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?
Pure native metals are considered minerals. Mixed metals are considered alloys.
Why is teeth not a mineral?
Teeth are not considered minerals because they are organic and minerals are inorganic.
Are minerals considered inorganic elements?
Minerals are inorganic, but most are compounds, not elements.
Why are minerals considered inorganic?
Because minerals are not reliant upon organic processes for their creation.
Are kidney stones considered minerals?
yes
Why aren't diamonds made in a laboratory considered minerals?
Minerals are required to be naturally occurring. Synthetic diamonds are not.
Is metamorphic a type of mineral?
Metamorphic is a group of rocks with similar characteristics. There are minerals in the rocks so they could be considered made of minerals but they are not minerals themselves.
Are there 4000 common minerals in the earth?
There are over 2,500 recognized minerals, but relatively few of them are considered common.
Why minerals are metal and non-metal?
Metals considered minerals are composed of one element. Those elements considered metallic have some shared properties in electrical conductivity and luster.
What minerals are in the savannas soil?
The Savanna soil has very little minerals, it is considered to be infertile. The trace amounts of minerals found in the soil include iron and aluminum.
