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Inorganic-matter that is not alive and never was

Were minerals ever alive? No. that is why they are inorganic. Things that are living (things like plants, animals, and people (living things)) are ORGANIC.

Organic- coming from living organisms
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Is the mineral topaz inorganic?

yes its inorganic


What is meant by mineral?

The mineral nutrients are defined as all the inorganic elements or inorganic molecules that are required for life.


What do you have to be to be a mineral?

In order to be a mineral, something must be solid, inorganic, naturally-occurring, chemically-defined, AND crystalline. If it is not one of these things, it is not a mineral!


Is a mineral a nonliving substance formed in nature yes or no?

A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline structure and a definite range of chemical formulas.


What are the features that a mineral must have in order to be a mineral?

a mineral needs to have color,luster,hardness,streack to be a mineral

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What is formed by crystals and inorganic?

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What is a mineral organic or a inorganic?

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Is a mineral organic or inorganic?

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Is mineral organic or inorganic?

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What does it mean what when you call a mineral inorganic?

An inorganic mineral does not contain any Carbon


Is the mineral topaz inorganic?

yes its inorganic


What is mineral organic or inorganic solid material found in nature?

A mineral is defined as being inorganic.


What is meant by mineral?

The mineral nutrients are defined as all the inorganic elements or inorganic molecules that are required for life.


What is meant by mineral nutrients?

The mineral nutrients are defined as all the inorganic elements or inorganic molecules that are required for life.


What is an inorganic substance occurring naturally in the earth?

mineral... the answer is a mineral


Why is a clam shell not a mineral?

because it is organic, and a mineral is inorganic


Is fools gold inorganic or organic?

inorganic because it is a mineral