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Mineral Review

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Mineral ID

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Rocks and Minerals I

Rocks and Minerals I. http://www.geology.wisc.edu/~maher/air/air14.htm. What distinguishes rocks from minerals?. Composition A mineral is homogeneous and has a fixed composition. It is formed through natural processes and is usually inorganic. It has a defined crystal structure.

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Mineral Notes

Mineral Notes. Mineral = a naturally formed solid substance with a crystal structure, which was not formed from living things. Crystal structure = a definite pattern in the way the particles in a substance are arranged. pyrite. Properties used to identify minerals.

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