Minerals Flashcards
1
Q
What is a mineral?
A
Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic
substances found in the Earth’s crust
2
Q
What is the difference between an ore and a mineral.
A
An ore is a highly concentrated mineral.
3
Q
Criteria for a mineral?
A
A solid
Naturally occurring,
not living or made from living things)
A fixed chemical formula
Atoms arranged in a specific structure
