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C Crystal Formation : A definite structure in which atoms are arranged. FFixed Composition: Has a chemical formula. Most are formed from two or more elements. Some are formed from a single element. IInorganic: Is not alive; Never was alive; nonliving NNaturally Occurring: Not man-made SSolid: Cannot be a liquid or a gas
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A mineral is a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has definite crystalline structure.
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Does is have a crystalline structure? Does it have a fixed composition? Is it inorganic? Did it form in nature? Is it a solid?
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Minerals Gold Topaz Talc Iceberg Diamond Rock Salt Quartz Non Minerals Wood – once living Fossil – once living Bones – once living Granite – rock Coal – rock Pearl - organic
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