. What is mineral, what are characteristics minerals? 9
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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.
Following are main characteristics of minerals:
- The minerals are naturally crystalline with a defined chemical composition and have a special structure.
- Some minerals are made of same element and have common composition, such as carbon and diamond, while other minerals are made up of two and more elements, such as, iron and sulphur.
- Each mineral has certain colour, lustre, density, hardness, transparency, weight and chemical composition.
- Deep beneath the earth, minerals are formed through a long – term process.
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The minerals are naturally crystalline with a defined chemical composition and have a special structure.
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