Multiple Choice Which of the following is not a true statement about minerals?
A) Minerals are the building blocks of rocks
B) All minerals are gemstones
C) A mineral must have a definitive chemical composition and crystalline structure
D) A mineral must be naturally occurring which means that a synthetic mineral such as synthetic diamond is not considered to be a true mineral
E) All minerals are solids

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Not all minerals are gemstones, although some minerals such as diamonds and rubies are commonly used as gemstones. Mineralogy is the study of minerals, including their physical and chemical properties, composition, structure, and formation.

Multiple Choice Which of the Following Is Not a True