MINERALS (terms)

is defined as a naturally-occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an ordered internal structure

what characteristic of a mineral is: "Minerals exist naturally. Steel and synthetic diamonds are created artificially, and therefore, are not minerals."

what characteristic of a mineral is: "Minerals are limited to substances formed through inorganic processes,   materials derived from living organisms which involve organic processes. Coal, which is composed of remains of plants and other inorganic compounds, is not a mineral."

what characteristic of a mineral is: "All liquids and gasses, even those that are naturally formed such as petroleum-are not considered minerals. "

what characteristic of a mineral is: "The chemical composition of minerals should express the exact chemical formula with the elements and compounds in specific ratios.  "

substances that fulfill all the requirements but do not have an ordered internal structure

what characteristic of a mineral is: "The atoms in minerals are organized in a regular, repetitive geometric pattern or crystal structure. "

consist of a single metal.

is the property of a mineral breaking in a more or less random pattern with no smooth planar surfaces.

composed primarily of silicon-oxygen tetrahedrons (SiO4)4-