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In geology and mineralogy, what is the definition of a mineral?
In geology and mineralogy, what is the definition of a mineral?
A mineral is a solid substance with a well-defined chemical composition and a specific crystal structure that occurs naturally in pure form.
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
A mineral is a single, well-defined substance, while a rock is a bulk solid material consisting of one or more minerals.
Can compounds that occur only in living organisms be considered minerals?
Can compounds that occur only in living organisms be considered minerals?
No, the geological definition of mineral excludes compounds that occur only in living organisms.
What are mineraloids and give an example?
What are mineraloids and give an example?
Do living organisms synthesize inorganic minerals?
Do living organisms synthesize inorganic minerals?
In geology and mineralogy, what is the geological definition of a mineral?
In geology and mineralogy, what is the geological definition of a mineral?
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
What is the difference between a mineral and a rock?
Can living organisms synthesize inorganic minerals?
Can living organisms synthesize inorganic minerals?
What are mineraloids and how do they differ from minerals?
What are mineraloids and how do they differ from minerals?
Give an example of a biogenic mineral.
Give an example of a biogenic mineral.
