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Define the following terms (with examples):

Minerals


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  • The mineral may be defined as a naturally occurring homogeneous solid that has a definite chemical composition and a crystalline form.
  • A mineral might be made up of a single chemical element or, more commonly, a complex.
  • For example - Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride (NaCl).

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