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Mineral

usgb/ˈmɪnərəl/Volume
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Not Manufactured

Minerals come from the Earth directly, not made or altered by humans.

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The amethyst stone is a natural mineral, not a human-made product.
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Non-Living Matter

Minerals are inorganic, which means they do not have living cells.

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Unlike plants, a mineral like quartz doesn’t grow or require nutrients.
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Geology Context

Used in geology, 'mineral' refers to a substance with a defined composition and structure.

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In my geology class, we learned how to identify minerals by their crystal structures.
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