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What is a Mineral?
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite crystal structure | Mineral |
| A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances | Element |
| A substance made of two or more elements that have been chemically joined, or bonded | Compound |
| A solid whose atoms or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern | Crystal |
| Why is sugar not a mineral? | It is organic. Minerals must be inorganic. |
| Why is plastic not a mineral? | It is not naturally occurring. It is man made |
| Why is oxygen not a mineral? | It is a gas. minerals must be solid. |
| A rare and very valuable mineral that is often used in jewelry | Gem |
| Inorganic | Not alive; never was alive. |
| A piece of wood, a piece of bone, a fossil | Organic |