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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.
A study of rocks and minerals aligns with the Earth and Space Science Content Standard for grades K-4 and 5-8. K-4 Earth and Space Science. Properties of Earth Materials. 1  Earth materials are solid rocks and soils, water, and the gases of the atmosphere.