What does it mean for a mineral to be naturally occurring?

Mineral Characteristics

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A mineral is naturally occurring if it can be found on Earth and is not man-made.
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What is meant by the term inorganic in relation to minerals?
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Inorganic means that the mineral is not made from living things.
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How does crystal structure define a mineral?
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Crystal structure refers to the shape of the mineral, which repeats the same pattern throughout.
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What is the significance of a mineral being solid?
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A mineral is classified as solid if it is not a liquid or a gas.
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What does definite chemical composition mean for a mineral?
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Definite chemical composition means that a mineral must have the same ratio of elements throughout.
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What are the common physical properties used to identify minerals?
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Common physical properties include color, luster, hardness, cleavage, and specific gravity.
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How does the hardness of a mineral affect its identification?
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Hardness is a measure of a mineral's resistance to scratching, which helps in its identification.
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