Minerals. What is a Mineral? A mineral is a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite...
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Chemical Composition Element – A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical means – All minerals contain one or more of the 92 naturally occurring elements – Examples: Carbon (C), Sodium (Na), & Chlorine (Cl) Compound – Substance made of two or more elements that have been chemically joined, or bonded – Most minerals exist in this form – Examples: Halite (NaCl)