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ad-work [718]
3 years ago
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Which of the following items is NOT one of the five criteria listed for the strict definition of a MINERAL? Crystalline structur

e Unique physical properties Set range of composition Texture Naturally occurring
Geography
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Gala2k [10]3 years ago
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Answer:

Texture is not one of the five criteria listed for the strict definition of a mineral.

Explanation:

A mineral is generally defined as a naturally occurring solid chemical compound which is present in its pure from. A substance is said to be a mineral, if it satisfies the following five criteria: <u>naturally occurring, solid, inorganic, ordered internal structure, definite chemical composition.</u>

Therefore, a mineral is a naturally occurring solid inorganic substance with a well-defined chemical composition and specific crystalline structure.

<u>Therefore, we can say that</u><u> texture</u><u> is not one of the criteria that defines a mineral.</u>

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