Minerals are composed of
A)silicon compounds.
B)common types of rocks.
C)homogeneous solids.
D)inorganic solids.

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Minerals are inorganic solids, meaning they do not contain carbon-hydrogen bonds. While some minerals may contain silicon, they are not necessarily composed solely of silicon compounds. Additionally, while many minerals can be found in common types of rocks, this is not always the case. And while minerals are indeed homogeneous solids, this is not a defining characteristic of minerals. The defining characteristic is their inorganic nature.

Minerals Are Composed of