SCIENCE
EARTH SCIENCE
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possess a crystalline structure
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formed by inorganic processes
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definite chemical composition
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either liquid or solid
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Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. The correct answer is They are inexhaustible.
Detailed explanation-2: -A Mineral is defined as an inorganic, naturally occurring, homogenous solid, with a definite chemical composition, and ordered (crystalline) atomic structures.
Detailed explanation-3: -2. Solid: Liquids and gases are not considered minerals, in large part because their structure is constantly changing, which means they do not have a characteristic crystal structure. A true mineral must be solid.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hardness. The ability to resist being scratched-or hardness-is one of the most useful properties for identifying minerals. Luster. Luster is how a mineral reflects light. Color. One of the most obvious properties of a mineral is color. Streak. Specific Gravity.
Detailed explanation-5: -Mineral resources are nonrenewable resources. Mineral resources have a definite chemical composition. The minerals whatever the type cannot be used directly. Minerals come from inorganic processes. More items