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A '''mineral''' is a solid, naturally formed substance with a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. Most minerals are inorganic, but there are a few exceptions.<ref>Nelson, Stephen. [https://www.tulane.edu/~sanelson/eens1110/minerals.htm “Minerals.”] Tulane University. 31 August 2015.</ref>
In geology, a '''mineral''' is a chemical or a mixture of chemicals which forms crystals. A [[rock]] is composed of one or more minerals, the crystal sizes of which depend on the circumstances in which they formed.
 
  
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Revision as of 15:02, 7 December 2019

A mineral is a solid, naturally formed substance with a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure. Most minerals are inorganic, but there are a few exceptions.[1]

References

  1. Nelson, Stephen. “Minerals.” Tulane University. 31 August 2015.