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Coal is made by dead plants being pressed together. Minerals cannot be made by things that were or are living at all.

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Which would NOT be considered a mineral?

Glass would not be considered a mineral because it is not naturally occurring and does not have a crystalline structure.


Why is ice in a glacier considered to be a mineral but but what forms a glacier is not?

Ice in a glacier is considered a mineral because it has a crystalline structure and forms through natural processes, meeting the criteria to be classified as a mineral. However, the material that forms a glacier, such as snow, does not have a defined crystal structure and does not meet the criteria to be classified as a mineral.


Why is ice in a glacier considered to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?

Ice in a glacier is considered a mineral because it has a crystalline structure and forms through natural geological processes. Water from a glacier is not considered a mineral because it lacks a crystalline structure and is in a liquid state rather than a solid state.


Why is water not considered a mineral?

Water is not considered a mineral because it lacks a crystalline structure. Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a specific chemical composition and ordered atomic arrangement, which water does not exhibit. Water is a compound composed of two elements, hydrogen and oxygen, in a liquid state at room temperature.


If a knife blade scratches the surface of a mineral that mineral is considered hard?

Most knives have a rockwell hardness of 54-62. this is for metals. minerals are considered ceramics and therefore should have more hardness. It really depends ont he pressure applied. With enogh pressure any knife can scratch any mineral.

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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.


Which would NOT be considered a mineral?

Glass would not be considered a mineral because it is not naturally occurring and does not have a crystalline structure.


Is green considered a cool or warm color?

Green is considered a cool color.


Is turquoise considered a warm or cool color?

Turquoise is considered a cool color.


Why isn't a tooth considered a mineral?

Oxygen isn't a mineral, It's a gas. Mineral's are like rocks.


What is an accessory mineral?

An accessory mineral is a mineral present in small amounts in a rock, but not considered to be characteristic of the rock.


When is water minerals?

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.


Which would not be considered mineral?

quarts


Is Mars Black considered a warm or cool color?

Mars Black is considered a cool color.


Is ivory black considered a warm or cool color?

Ivory black is considered a cool color.


Why is ice in a glacier considers to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?

Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.