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Define a Mineral
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A naturally occurring solid that can form by inorganic processes and that has a crystal structure and a definite chemical composition.
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Minerals have how many different characteristics?
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5
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Name the 5 characteristics of a mineral
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1. Naturally occurring
2. Solid 3. Crystal Structure 4. Forms by an inorganic process 5. Has a definite chemical composition |
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What does “naturally occurring” mean?
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Formed by a natural process
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Define: Solid
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Always solid with a definite volume and shape. The particles are very close together.
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What is a Crystal Structure?
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A repeating pattern that forms a solid. Has flat sides that are called faces, and that meet at sharp edges and corners.
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What does "forms by an inorganic process" mean?
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Every mineral must be able to form from materials that were not a part of living things.
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