Is it a mineral?

Is gold a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

Which characteristic makes water not a mineral?

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• It is not solid.

• It is organic.

• It does not have a definite chemical composition.

• It is man-made.

Is graphite a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

Is wood a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

Is quartz a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

Is hair a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

Is salt a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Is paper a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

Is copper a mineral?

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• Yes

• No

Which characteristic makes glass not a mineral?

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• It is not solid.

• It is organic.

• It is a mixture and has no definite chemical composition.

• It is man-made.

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