Question

4. One of the five things that minerals MUST be is organic in
order to be considered a mineral.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation:

Minerals do not have to be organic in order to be considered a mineral.

Answer 2

Answer:

False!

Explanation:

To meet the definition of "mineral" used by most geologists, a substance must meet five requirements:

naturally occurring.

inorganic.

solid.

definite chemical composition.

ordered internal structure.