2006-09-17 07:29:48 · 7 answers · asked by Sue D 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
No. For something to be considered a mineral it must meet all of the following five criteria, or rules:
1) naturally occurring
2) inorganic
3) solid
4) has a definite chemical composition (a range of composition is allowed for solid solutions)
5) has a repeating crystal habit, or structure.
Since a clam shell is organic, is not considered a true mineral.
2006-09-17 07:36:42 · answer #1 · answered by john977 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The primary constutuent of a clamshell is calcium carbonate, a mineral. But as d has pointed out, minerals have their own names, just like the parts of a clam.
;-)
2006-09-17 07:43:19 · answer #2 · answered by WikiJo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well certainly a clamshell is made of a mineral, I think you are probably talking about aragonite or calcite.. but the clamshell itself is a clamshell :)
2006-09-17 07:39:35 · answer #3 · answered by d 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not.
A clam shell is composed of a number of minerals; with the main one being calcium.
2006-09-17 07:38:51 · answer #4 · answered by #girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, its calcium, and that is considered a vitamin
2006-09-17 07:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by wellaem 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Not any more than your fingernail is.
2006-09-17 07:31:15 · answer #6 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no its not !!!
2006-09-17 09:52:04 · answer #7 · answered by Geo06 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋