An element or combination of elements that forms an inorganic, natural compound is called a
A) tectonic rock.
B) granitic compound.
C) mineral.
D) molecule.

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Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic compounds that are typically crystalline, with a specific chemical composition and physical properties. Tectonic rock and granitic compound both refer to specific types of rocks, while a molecule can be either organic or inorganic and does not necessarily have a crystalline structure or specific chemical composition.

An Element or Combination of Elements That Forms an Inorganic