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Ice in a glacier is solid and has a definite chemical structure and water does not because water is liquid.

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Is mineral ice a mineral?

Ice meets the criteria that define a mineral: solid, crystalline structure, definite chemical formula, naturally occuring, and inorganic. Ice is recognized as a mineral by the International Mineralogy Association.


Why is oxygen teeth and honey not a mineral?

A mineral must follow a certain criteria. It has to be naturally occurring, generally inorganic homogeneous solid with a crystalline structure and a definite (but not fixed) chemical composition. Water cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid. Honey cannot be a mineral because it is a liquid and is organic Oxygen cannot be a mineral because it is a gas. Teeth cannot be a mineral they are organic. Ice, however, can be a mineral if it is formed naturally. Ice forming on your windshield is a mineral but ice from an ice cube tray is not a mineral.


Is aquafina purified water a mineral water?

No, Aquafina is not considered mineral water; it is classified as purified water. It is produced by the reverse osmosis process, which removes impurities and minerals. While it may contain some trace minerals after the purification process, it does not have the mineral content typically associated with natural mineral waters.


Is ocean water a mineral?

I am completely amazed. I was sure that water was NOT a mineral. But water is listed as a mineral in my dictionary definition. Of course, this isn't a science text, but at this point I'm willing to entertain the possibility that water is... a mineral.


When a mineral dissolves in water this is called .?

When a mineral dissolves in water this is called .?

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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.


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.


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.


Why is the ice in glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river is not considered a mineral?

Ice in a glacier meets the requirements for being a mineral, because it is natural, homogeneous, solid and crystalline, and has a definite chemical fomula. River water is liquid and therefore also not crystalline, so it is not a mineral. If and when the river water freezes into ice (naturally), that ice is 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 the ice in the gacier considered a mineral but the water in a river is not consider a mineral?

because minerals are hard


What can be considered a mineral resource petroleum or coal or ice or water?

petroleum


Why is the ice in a glacier consider a mineral but the water in a river is not considered a mineral?

Ice in a glacier meets the requirements for being a mineral, because it is natural, homogeneous, solid and crystalline, and has a definite chemical fomula. River water is liquid and therefore also not crystalline, so it is not a mineral. If and when the river water freezes into ice (naturally), that ice is a mineral.


Why is the ice in a glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river in not considered a mineral?

Ice in a glacier is considered a mineral because it has a crystalline structure formed by a naturally occurring inorganic substance (water) under specific conditions. In contrast, water in a river does not have a fixed crystalline structure or specific conditions for its formation, so it does not meet the criteria to be classified as a mineral.


Why is the ice in a glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river is not considered a mineral?

Ice in a glacier meets the requirements for being a mineral, because it is natural, homogeneous, solid and crystalline, and has a definite chemical fomula. River water is liquid and therefore also not crystalline, so it is not a mineral. If and when the river water freezes into ice (naturally), that ice is a mineral.


Is Antarctic ice a mineral?

The ice sheet that covers 98% of Antarctica is 70% of the earth's store of fresh water, made up of oxygen and hydrogen. Neither of these is considered a mineral.


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.