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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.
Quick Answer. The key characteristics of the Earth's layers are the thinness of the crust, the rigidity of the upper mantle and the viscosity of the lower mantle and the asthenosphere. Other characteristics are the liquid state of the outer core, and the great heat and pressure of the inner core. Continue Reading