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What is considered a mineral quizlet? A comprehensive guide to mineral criteria

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While many students use platforms like Quizlet to quickly memorize mineral characteristics, a mineral is officially defined by five key scientific criteria. A substance must meet all five strict requirements—like being naturally occurring and having a crystal structure—to be considered a mineral, distinguishing it from rocks and other substances.