Question

Which of the following fits the definition of a mineral? Choose one: A. salt, because it's crystalline B. oil, because it's a liquid, not a solid C. a lab-grown diamond, because it has a definable chemical composition D. glass, because it's inorganic

Answer 1

Answer:    A. salt, because it's crystalline

Explanation:  Since minerals are naturally occurring solids, in addition to being inorganic, then the option with oil is definitely not the answer because oil is liquid. It's also not a lab-grown diamond because it's not grown naturally, although it has a chemical composition which is also a characteristic of minerals. The option with glass is also not the answer even though glass is inorganic, because another definition of minerals is that they have a crystalline structure, so it is a salt. Salt is a mineral.