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THE STUDY OF MINERALS - LAB 1 EXAM REVIEW STUDY GUIDE 2025 List the five characteristics an Earth material must have in order to be considered a mineral. - ANS-✔✔a. Naturally Occurring b. Generally Inorganic c. Solid Substance d. Orderly Crystalline Structure e. Definite chemical composition that allows for some variation Use the geologic definition of a mineral to determine which of the items listed are minerals and which are not. - ANS-✔✔Rain Water - No - Rain water is not a solid substance, it's a liquid. Quartz - Yes - It is naturally occurring & has crystalline shape. Coal - No - Coal is organic made from decomposed plants. Silver - Yes - Silver is solid, occurs naturally and is inorganic. Wood - No - Wood is an organic material and is not crystalline in structure. Synthetic diamonds - No - It is not naturally occurring. Halite - Yes - It is naturally occurring from NaCl. Which of these appear to be rocks, and which are most likely minerals?
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