can you give me the definition of a mineral that I would understand (im 13)?

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can you give me the definition of a mineral that I would understand (im 13)?

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2007-12-03 05:14:01 · 2 answers · asked by Colleen! 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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5 criteria for something to be classified as a mineral:

Inorganic, solid, has a crystalline structure, naturally occuring, definite chemical composition.

Ice is an example of a mineral but water is NOT.

2007-12-03 08:38:11 · answer #1 · answered by Snake 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A mineral is something that is neither animal or vegetable. It is inorganic. Minerals are natual substances (not man-made) and can be things like gold, coal, salt, calcium, etc...

2007-12-03 13:18:33 · answer #2 · answered by kja63 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋