Mineral Characteristics

What does naturally occurring mean for minerals?

• Minerals are created in laboratories by scientists.

• Minerals are made by nature and not by man.

• Minerals are only found in specific locations on Earth.

• Minerals are synthetic materials used in manufacturing.

What does inorganic mean in terms of minerals?

• Inorganic means minerals never had life and lack carbon.

• Inorganic means minerals are derived from living organisms.

• Inorganic means minerals contain carbon and are formed from organic matter.

• Inorganic means minerals are always found in liquid form.

What is a solid characteristic of minerals?

• Minerals are always transparent.

• Minerals can change shape easily.

• Minerals hold their shape.

• Minerals are always liquid.

What is meant by crystalline structure in minerals?

• Crystalline structure means atoms in minerals arrange themselves in a specific pattern.

• Crystalline structure refers to the random arrangement of atoms in minerals.

• Crystalline structure indicates the color of the mineral.

• Crystalline structure is the process of mineral formation from magma.

What is definite chemical composition in minerals?

• Minerals have a specific chemical formula.

• Minerals are composed of only one element.

• Minerals can change their composition over time.

• Minerals are always found in solid form.