Minerals must have atoms that are tightly packed together and cannot move freely. Which part of the definition of a mineral does this describe?(1 point)

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the requirement that minerals must have a defined chemical composition
the requirement that minerals must have a defined chemical composition

the requirement that minerals must be naturally occurring
the requirement that minerals must be naturally occurring

the requirement that minerals must be solids
the requirement that minerals must be solids

the requirement that minerals must have a defined crystalline structure

1 answer

The description that minerals must have atoms that are tightly packed together and cannot move freely relates to the requirement that minerals must be solids.