The part of the definition of a mineral that describes atoms being tightly packed together and unable to move freely is:
the requirement that minerals must have a defined crystalline structure.
Question
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)
Responses
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 have a defined crystalline structure
the requirement that minerals must have a defined crystalline structure
the requirement that minerals must be solids
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