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What does it mean for a mineral to be 'naturally occurring'?
It exists by nature without artificial aid
Why does a mineral need to be inorganic/abiogenic?
To lack a carbon basis and be formed through geological processes
Why does a mineral need to be stable at room temperature?
To stay solid at room temperature
What does having a definite chemical composition mean for a mineral?
All occurrences have a chemical composition within a specific range
Why is an ordered internal structure essential for minerals?
To follow a systematic and repeating pattern in atomic arrangement
Learn about the five requirements that a material must meet to be considered a mineral, such as being naturally occurring, inorganic, stable at room temperature, and with a definite chemical composition.
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