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What is a mineral?

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A homogeneous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure.
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A heterogeneous, naturally occurring substance with a defined external structure.
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A heterogeneous, man-made substance with a defined internal structure.
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A homogenous, man-made substance with a defined internal structure.
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The correct option is A A homogeneous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure.
A mineral is a homogeneous, naturally occurring substance with a definable internal structure. Some examples of minerals are quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, olivine and calcite.

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