Question

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a mineral?

Answer 1

Answer:

The different types are:  Solid  Formed by inorganic processes  Naturally occurring  Definite chemical composition  Definite crystalline structure  If a rock has at least three of these characteristics then it is a mineral because some of these minerals don't have the exact same characteristics.

Answer 2

They are inexhaustible. Minerals occur in different types of rocks.

Explanation:

• Exhaustible resource is not replaceable whereas inexhaustible resource is one that is replaceable.
• They cannot be replaced by man because minerals are natural resources.
• The constant use of minerals will lead to their exhaustion.
• Based on composition minerals are classified as metallic and non metallic.
• In non metallic minerals metals are not present.
• The minerals are totally three thousand and above.
• Gypsum, mica and limestone are the example for non metallic minerals.
• Minerals are mined whereas ores are nothing but the rocks.
• Petroleum and coal are examples for non metallic minerals.
• In non-metallic minerals metals are not present.