A mineral, by definition, is. . . 1  Inorganic, which means that it is not made by a living organism. 2  A solid. 3  Has a regular crystal structure. 4  Made by nature which means minerals are not made, directly or indirectly, from human activity. 5  Has a predictable chemical formula. A solid. 2  There is one unusual exception. 3  Native mercury is a mineral and is the only metal that is a liquid at normal temperatures. 4  Has a regular crystal structure.
Image:Cultural Heritage Agency of the Netherlands 20309407 - RCE. An A-frame house is an architectural house style featuring steeply-angled sides (roofline) that usually begin at or near the foundation line, and meet at the top in the shape of the letter A. An A-frame ceiling can be open to the top rafters.
Framing (construction) (Redirected from Platform (construction)) A wooden-frame house under construction â in this example of platform framing the location of the upper floor is readily discerned by the wide joists between the floors, and the upper structure rests on this platform. The erection of a wooden frame in Sabah, Malaysia.