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In your own words, list the fve characterisTcs an Earth material must have in order to be considered a mineral. a Minerals Formed naturally b Inorganic c Solid substances such as ice d Minerals are crystalline substances. Atom are arranged in an orderly, repeTTve manner. e Minerals are chemical compounds 2.
â¢ Learn to examine minerals and to do tests for common properties â¢ Learn to identify common rock-forming and ore minerals on the basis of common physical properties. As this class deals with earth materials and processes, it is important that we gain. knowledge of the materials that make up the Earthâs crust.