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| Is window glass a mineral? Why or why not? |
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| No. It does not have a crystalline structure. |
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| Is wood a mineral? Why or why not? |
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Definition
| No. Varies in chemical composition, is not crystalline in structure, and is organic. |
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| Is amber a mineral? Why or why not? |
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Definition
| No. It is a fossilized tree resin. it has no crystal form and is not inorganic. |
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| Is granite a mineral? Why or why not? |
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Definition
| No. It is a rock and rocks are made up of minerals. |
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| Is water a mineral? Why or why not? |
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| Is synthetic opal a mineral? Why or why not? |
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Definition
| No. It is not naturally occurring. |
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| Is an emerald a mineral? Why or why not? |
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Definition
| Yes. they hold all 5 of the mineral requirments. |
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| What 5 requirements must a material meet to be considered a mineral? |
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Definition
| 1. Naturally Occuring 2. Inorganic 3. Solid 4. Chemical Composition 5. Ordererly Crystalline Structure |
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| Is ice a Mineral? Why or why not? |
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