Multiple Choice
Minerals are all naturally occurring solid substances with a definable chemical composition.They must also possess ____________.
A) an ability to be synthesized in the laboratory as well as being found in nature
B) metallic elements,such as iron,calcium,or magnesium
C) metallic luster
D) a fixed crystalline structure (spatial arrangement of atoms and ions)
Correct Answer:
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