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Which statement is correct about the properties that define a particular kind of mineral?
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A particular mineral is defined only by its crystalline structure.
A particular mineral is defined by NEITHER its chemical composition NOR crystalline structure.
A particular mineral is defined ONLY by its chemical composition.
A particular mineral is defined by its chemical composition AND crystalline structure.

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A particular mineral is defined by its chemical composition AND crystalline structure.

Explanation: Minerals are naturally occurring, inorganic solids with a (usually definite or narrowly variable) chemical composition and a characteristic, ordered internal crystal structure — both together define a specific mineral.