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Minerals in Geology

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Which of the following conditions must a substance satisfy in order to be considered a mineral?

Amorphous structure, synthetic, variable chemical composition, irregular arrangement of molecules

Smooth texture, organic, indefinite chemical composition, irregular arrangement of atoms

Crystalline structure, natural and inorganic, definite chemical composition, regular arrangement of atoms (correct)

Rough texture, natural and organic, definite chemical structure, regular arrangement of molecules

What are some of the physical properties used to identify minerals?

Taste and smell

Transparency and flexibility

Luster, hardness, color, and streak (correct)

Weight and volume

Which mineral is known for its perfect basal cleavage and is used in cosmetics and manufacturing?

Hematite

Pyrite

Mica (correct)

Galena

What is the common use of calcite, a mineral mentioned in the report?

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Which of the following is a condition that minerals must satisfy?

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Minerals in Geology

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Questions and Answers

Which of the following conditions must a substance satisfy in order to be considered a mineral?

What are some of the physical properties used to identify minerals?

Which mineral is known for its perfect basal cleavage and is used in cosmetics and manufacturing?

What is the common use of calcite, a mineral mentioned in the report?

Which of the following is a condition that minerals must satisfy?

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