Earth: Portrait of a Planet (Fifth Edition)
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Author: Stephen Marshak
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The definition of a mineral and differentiate its usage in terms of geology with common view.
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A mineral is a naturally occurring solid, formed by geological processes, that has a crystalline structure and a definable chemical composition. In everyday speech, the term ‘mineral’ is used to refer to one of the chemical elements that are necessary for nutrition.
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“A mineral is a naturally occurring solid, formed by geologic processes, that has a crystalline structure and a definable chemical composition.”
The term ‘mineral’ is different in its usage as a common word. In general, a mineral is anything that is not an animal or a vegetable. In terms of food, minerals are considered as a nutritional compliment necessary for healthy, well-being. In contrast, technically, in terms of geology, a mineral is a certain chemical structure which is formed by a natural process.
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