2006-10-17 14:52:06 · 15 answers · asked by unique 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
No. but it can contain minerals. hence 'mineral water' :)
To be classified as a "true" mineral, a substance must be a solid and have a crystal structure. It must also be an inorganic, naturally-occurring, homogeneous substance with a defined chemical composition
2006-10-17 14:55:17 · answer #1 · answered by John Doe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but only when it is frozen.
According to the definition from wikipedia:
To be classified as a "true" mineral, a substance must be a solid and have a crystal structure. It must also be an inorganic, naturally-occurring, homogeneous substance with a defined chemical composition
Ice fulfills all of the these conditions, and therefore it is classified as a mineral.
2006-10-17 21:56:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quartz is the most common mineral on earth (second most common Water is considered a mineral). It occurs in basically all mineral environments, and is an important constituent of many rocks. Quartz is also the most varied of all minerals. It occurs in all different forms, habits, and colors. There are more variety names given to Quartz than any other mineral.
2006-10-17 22:00:55 · answer #3 · answered by 55PAT33 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No water is an element combining 2 elements together 2 hydrogen and 1 oxygen molecule together called H2O, and yes it does have minerals in it, mineral water. most minerals are single elements not compound element,
2006-10-17 22:03:33 · answer #4 · answered by bigmannyphantom 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a textbook on mineralogy which describes water ice in very specific detail, so I guess it is a mineral. The fact that we're used to it in its molten state makes no difference.
2006-10-18 13:14:26 · answer #5 · answered by black sheep 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Water is a tasteless, odorless substance that is essential to all known forms of life and is known as the universal solvent. It appears colorless to the naked eye in small quantities
No mineral
2006-10-17 21:55:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! it might contain minerals but it's a solvent.
2006-10-17 21:55:01 · answer #7 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no, water can contain minerals. but water itself is just hydrogen and oxygen. mmhmm. obvious.
2006-10-17 21:54:11 · answer #8 · answered by Glasshole 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no but it contains minerals!
2006-10-17 21:53:18 · answer #9 · answered by vin 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
no but it has minerals in it
2006-10-17 21:53:05 · answer #10 · answered by gt6985 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋