Question

What is the definition of minerals?

• A. Minerals are homogeneous, naturally occurring substances with a definable internal structure.
• B. Minerals are hetereogenous, naturally occurring substances with a definable internal structure.
• C. Minerals are homogeneous, naturally occurring substances with an indefinable internal structure.
• D. Minerals are homogeneous, man-made substances with a definable internal structure.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Minerals are homogeneous, naturally occurring substances with a definable internal structure.

Minerals are found in many things around us. Geologists define minerals as homogeneous, naturally occurring substances with a definable internal structure.