3.2.15

MINERALS

MINERALS
A mineral, by definition, is . . .

Inorganic, which means that it is not made by a living organism. 
 A solid. There is one unusual exception. Native mercury is a mineral and is the only metal that is a liquid at normal temperatures.
Has a regular crystal structure. The crystal structures are described as crystal systems.

Made by nature which means minerals are not made, directly or indirectly, from human activity.
 
Has a predictable chemical formula.  
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