Which one of the following is not true for minerals?
Options
A. they can be a liquid, solid, or glass
B. they can be identified by characteristic physical properties
C. they have a specific, internal, crystalline structure
D. they have a specific, predictable chemical composition
Correct Answer
they can be a liquid, solid, or glass
Explanation
A mineral is a naturally occurring, inorganic solid, with a definite chemical composition. They cannot be in liquid or gas state. They exists only in solid state.