Question

Define mineral and write any two physical characteristics of minerals​

Answer 1

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A mineral is a naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties.

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Properties that help geologists identify a mineral in a rock are: color, hardness, luster, crystal forms, density, and cleavage. Crystal form, cleavage, and hardness are determined primarily by the crystal structure at the atomic level. Color and density are determined primarily by the chemical composition.

Answer 2

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A mineral is an element or chemical compound that is normally crystalline and that has been formed as a result of geological process.and two physical characteristics of mineral is hardness and cleavage.