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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.
Minerals are natural compounds formed through geological processes. Minerals are needed by the body in small amounts to help it function properly and stay strong. Iron, calcium, potassium, and sodium are some of essential minerals.Humans need small amounts of about 14 minerals to maintain normal body function and good health.race minerals includes Iron, Manganese, Copper, Iodine, Zinc, Fluoride, and Selenium. The physical characteristics of minerals include traits which are used to identify and describe mineral species. These traits include Shape, Color, Streak, Luster, Density, Hardness, Cleavage, Fracture, Tenacity, and Crystal Habit.