Understanding the Crystalline Lattice: Which one of the following is characteristic of minerals?
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Over 5,300 mineral species are recognized by the International Mineralogical Association, each possessing a set of distinct defining features. However, to answer the question, "Which one of the following is characteristic of minerals?", we must look beyond superficial traits to the fundamental criteria that classify a substance as a mineral in the first place.
