What is a mineral?

A naturally occurring substance with a definite chemical makeup.

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  1. Any loose sand grain
  2. A naturally occurring substance with a definite chemical makeup ✔
  3. A type of fossil

Why: Minerals are natural elements or compounds with a definite homogeneous chemical composition and ordered atomic arrangement.

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Answer: A naturally occurring substance with a definite chemical makeup. Minerals are natural elements or compounds with a definite homogeneous chemical composition and ordered atomic arrangement.

  1. Geology en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology
    Minerals are naturally occurring elements and compounds with a definite homogeneous chemical composition and an ordered atomic arrangement.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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