A substance is NOT required to __________ to be considered a mineral.
A)be solid
B)be naturally occurring
C)contain carbon.
D)have atoms arranged in an orderly pattern

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A substance can still be considered a mineral if it is solid, naturally occurring, and has atoms arranged in an orderly pattern. However, it does not need to contain carbon. Many minerals do not contain carbon, such as quartz, feldspar, and mica.

A Substance Is NOT Required to __________ to Be Considered