a naturally occurring chemical compound (or element) of known physical properties (which may vary within fixed limits). Minerals are usually solid, although some may be liquid (e.g.. mercury) or gaseous (e.g.. natural gas). Minerals and are usually inorganic, although some are of organic origin (e.g.. Amber, Chalk, Oil). Most minerals may exist in three states under different pressure/temperature conditions.
Any of the various naturally occurring inorganic substances, such as metals, salt, sand, stone, sulfur, and water, usually obtained from the earth. Note: For reporting on the Financial Reporting System the term also includes organic non-renewable substances that are extracted from the earth such as coal, crude oil, and natural gas.
Any of the various naturally occurring substances (such as coal, crude oil, metals, natural gas, salt, sand, stone, sulfur, and water) usually obtained from the earth. The term is used to include all wasting, i.e., non-regenerative, inorganic substances that are extracted from the earth.
Several other common meanings, but the following is used in this report: Any natural resource extracted from the earth for human use; e.g., ores, salts, coal, or petroleum.
rock material that is composed of several elements, compounds.
a naturally occurring substance with a characteristic chemical composition (which could be expressed by a chemical formula), formed through geological processes; the term encompasses also the mineral structures. Minerals range in composition from pure elements and simple salts to very complex silicates with thousands of known forms; may occur as individual crystals or may be disseminated in some other solid substance. Note: most mineralogists include the requirements of inorganic origin and internal crystalline structure. geology
A substance found in the earth that always has the same properties. These properties include color, hardness, shininess, and the way the mineral breaks or splits.
a naturally occurring homogeneous solid of definite chemical composition and ordered atomic arrangement. It is usually formed by inorganic processes; a natural crystalline phase.
An inorganic substance other than water.
The building blocks of rocks. Minerals are the individual chemical compounds in solid, crystalline form. The common mineral types (e.g. quartz, feldspar, mica, amphibole, pyroxene, olivine, calcite, dolomite) are often referred to as the "rock-forming" minerals. Note that most of these mineral groups can be chemically complex with the proportions of the constituent elements varying.
A naturally occurring, usually inorganic, solid consisting of either a single element or a compound, and having a definite chemical composition and a systematic internal arrangement of atoms.
an inorganic (non-living) substance occurring naturally in the earth and having definite physical and chemical properties.
A naturally-occurring solid that has a well-organized structure. Gold, quartz, and table salt are all minerals.
One of about thirty relatively simple chemical substances required in the diets of all animals, including humans. Some minerals are compounds of metals (calcium, iron, sodium, potassium, magnesium, copper, manganese, and zinc). Others are compounds of nonmetals (phosphorous, iodine, sulfur, chlorine, and fluorine).
Solid, naturally occurring, inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and an ordered internal arrangement of atoms expressed as a crystal habit.
An inorganic substance occurring naturally in the earth and is neither vegetable nor animal.
(min'-er-al) A naturally occurring, usually inorganic, solid homogenous material with a definite chemical composition variable within fixed limits and a highly ordered atomic arrangement. For a detailed explanation, see Just What Is a Mineral.
a naturally occurring, inorganic substance of definite chemical structure that has specific identifiable characteristics
An inorganic natural substance which is characterized by its atomic structure and physical and chemical properties.
Crystalline, inorganic, natural chemical substance. Almost 4,000 minerals have been identified to date.
A homogenous, naturally occurring, solid inorganic substance with a definable chemical composition and an internal structure characterized by an orderly arrangement of atoms, ions, or molecules in a lattice.
a substance that is a necessary part of a healthy diet (such as potassium, calcium, sodium, phosphorus, and magnesium)
a naturally occurring inorganic (non-living) substance having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition and other physical properties
Inorganic substance occurring in its natural state. Usually salts and oxides considered essential for humans.
(2) an inorganic substance occuring in nature, though not necessarily of inorganic origin, which has: (a) definite chemical composition or, more commonly, a characteristic range of composition, and (2) distinctive physical properties or molecular structure. (4) a naturally occuring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form and physical properties.
A naturally occurring substance composed of an orderly internal arrangement of chemical elements or compounds.
naturally solid material with distinctive internal crystal structure
In geology, a mineral is a specific, naturally ocurring, crystalline substance. One or more minerals combine to form most rocks found on the earth's surface. Back
Inorganic substance, that is, without carbon. Major minerals in body are calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sulfur, sodium, chloride, and magnesium.
Inorganic substances required by the body in small quantities.
A naturally occurring chemical. Many minerals exist, and many are needed by the body in order to work properly, e.g., calcium.
A mineral is a naturally occurring compound with a specific chemical composition and regular crystalline structure.
A natural substance that is neither plant nor animal and has a definite physical and chemical make-up, such as iron. Minerals occur naturally in food and are necessary for good health.
Naturally occurring, inorganic substance that typically has a crystalline structure. Each mineral has characteristic properties such as hardness, colour, lustre, cleavage and relative density and each has a characteristic chemical composition, e.g. the mineral quartz is silicon dioxide (SiO2). Minerals are the components of rocks.
a non-living element, such as calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, or zinc, which is needed by humans, animals, and plants
an inorganic solid substance that occurs naturally in rocks and in the ground and has its own characteristic appearance and chemical composition.
A mineral is a naturally occurring, solid, inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition (or range of compositions) and a regular internal atomic arrangement.
An inorganic substance occurring in nature, such as quartz or mica, having a definite and unique chemical composition and usually of definite crystal structure.
A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and an ordered internal structure.
A naturally occurring inorganic solid having a definite internal structure and a definite chemical composition that varies only within strict limits. Chemical composition and internal structure determine its physical properties, including the tendency to assume a particular geometric form (crystal form).
A naturally formed chemical element or compound having a definite chemical composition, an ordered internal arrangement of its atoms, and characteristic crystal form and physical properties.
solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
relating to minerals; "mineral elements"; "mineral deposits"
composed of matter other than plant or animal; "the inorganic mineral world"
a chemical compound with a specific chemical formula and a very precise internal structure
a chemical compound with properties that are different from the elements that it is composed of
a chemical element or combination of chemical elements that is normally crystalline and which has formed by natural geological processes
a chemical element or compound found the earth
a crystalline , inorganic , naturally occurring combination of one or more elements
a kind of EarthMaterial (and is not a composition of EarthMaterials )
a natural chemical compound, almost always solid and frequently crystalline, of inorganic origin and composition
a naturally formed substance that has a specific chemical composition and atomic structure with characteristic physical properties
a naturally occuring, homogeneous, solid with a crystalline atomic structure
a naturally occuring, inorganic, crytalline solid, that has a definite chemical composition, and is stable over a range of temperatures and pressures
a naturally occuring solid, with a particular crystal structure and either a particular chemical composition or a restricted range of
a naturally occurring chemical compound with a regular crystalline structure
a natural ly occurring compound with a specific chemical composition and regular crystalline structure
a naturally occurring crystalline solid with chemical and physical properties that vary within defined limits
a naturally occurring homogeneous solid, inorganically formed, with a definite chemical composition and an ordered atomic arrangement, and sometimes noncrystalline substances
a naturally occurring homogeneous solid with a definite chemical composition and ordered crystalline structure
a naturally occurring, inorganically formed substance having an ordered internal arrangement of atoms
a naturally occurring inorganic chemical compound, usually crystalline, that is the result of geological processes
a naturally-occurring, inorganic (not alive) solid
a naturally occurring, inorganic solid having a specific chemical composition
a naturally occurring inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure, which gives it a unique set of physical properties
a naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure
a naturally-occurring solid whose molecules form a regular pattern (usually forming crystals)
a naturally occurring substance that has an orderly arrangement of atoms
a natural, non-living material with a uniform structure throughout
a natural substance that helps the body function
a natural substance that is crystalline, inorganic and has a unique chemical structure
an element or chemical compound formed in nature, usually by inorganic processes
an element or chemical compound that is
an element or compound found naturally in rocks and soil
an element or compound occurring naturally due to inorganic processes
an element, such as calcium or potassium, which the body utilizes to make enzymes and hormones for normal growth and metabolism
an inorganic naturally-occuring crystalline solid
an inorganic, natural solid which is found in nature
an inorganic substance occurring naturally in the earth and having a consistent and distinctive set of physical properties e
an inorganic substance that occurs naturally in the earth
a non-living substance that may have a characteristic shape and which has a definite chemical composition throughout
a set of faces that have a definite geometric relationship
a solid and has a crystal structure
a solid element found free in nature
a solid material, made of one substance, that occurs naturally on Earth
a solid material made of the substances in the magma from which it formed
a solid, naturally created inorganic substance that always has the same composition and same properties
a solid or liquid material with certain chemical and physical properties which is in the earth
a solid or liquid substance that occur from the breakdown of rocks
a solid that is composed of one substance that occurs naturally on Earth
a substance that appears in nature and therefore cannot be created artificially, is inorganic in origin, has a definite chemical composition, and possesses a crystalline internal structure
a substance that is composed of one or more elements made from nonliving (inorganic) materials
a substance that occurs naturally and is usually inorganic, meaning that it contains carbon in a form other than that of an oxide or a carbonate, neither of which is considered organic
a substance the product of inorganic nature, that is characterized by distinctive physical properties and a composition expressible by a chemical formula
Mineral refers to the main chemical compound in bone, depositied as minute crystals in a netlike matrix of fibers.
A substance that is neither animal nor vegetable, inorganic matter.
A micro-nutrient that is neither animal- nor plant-based such as calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, and zinc, which is essential to the nutrition of humans, animals, and plants.
A naturally-occurring, solid, crystalline substance, usually inorganic, with a specific chemical composition that can vary within defined limits. Different rock types are often formed of different characteristic sets of minerals.
an element of chemical compound that is normally crystalline and that has been formed as a result of geological process
Inorganic salts required by aquatic organisms in moderate or trace quantities, for the correct functioning of an organism's physiological activities. Sufficient quantities of minerals are usually present in aquaculture feeds from the raw materials used. Compared to vitamins, minerals are cheap and stable and so addition of minerals to feeds does not contribute to higher feed costs
A natural inorganic substance. Its chemistry, crystal structure (if any) and physical and optical properties are consistent.
A naturally formed chemical element or compound having a definite range in chemical composition, and usually having a characteristic crystal form.
1) Any chemical element or compound occuring naturally as a product of inorganic processes. Rocks, except certain glassy forms, are either simple minerals or aggregates of two or more minerals. Such substances as coal and amber are not true minerals.
An inorganic substance ("inorganic" means without a carbon atom) found in nature that is required in small quantities for life and that is acquired through the diet, such as the minerals calcium, chromium, zinc, etc.
In a broad nontechnical sense, the term embraces all inorganic and organic substances that are extracted from the earth for use by man. A substance occurring in nature which has a definite or characteristic range of chemical composition, and distinctive physical properties or molecular structure. With few exceptions, such as opal and mercury, minerals are crystalline solids.
A naturally occurring substance mined from the ground
Substance essential in small amounts to build and repair body tissue and/or control functions of the body. Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc are some minerals.
A naturally occurring solid with a specific chemical composition and a specific structure; gold, silver and aluminum are minerals; rocks are made up of one or more types of minerals.
A naturally occurring crystalline substance. Magmas crystallise different minerals as they cool from high temperature. Common minerals in rocks include olivine, pyroxene, plagioclase, magnetite,.and hornblende. Many lavas consist of millimetre-sized phenocrysts of different minerals set in a fine groundmass, the crystals of which are only visible under a microscope.
A naturally occurring solid of definite chemical composition e.g. calcite. N.B. there is one liquid mineral - mercury.
Inorganic substance found naturally in all body cells, tissues and fluids.
Naturally occurring solid that has a specific chemical composition and a unique internal arrangement of its atoms. For example, quartz consists of silicon and oxygen atoms in a 1:2 ratio (SiO), and these atoms are bonded together in a hexagonal structure.
A substance that is neither animal nor plant. It is a chemical compound, usually inorganic in nature (no carbon atoms), which occurs naturally. Examples are quartz, feldspar or compounds of crystalline structure. It sometimes includes soluble "rocks" such as limestone. Ground water can dissolve all or a portion of these rocks and the minerals contained in these rocks, thus causing these minerals to be present in tap water. Certain geographic locations contain a high level of minerals which can cause staining and scale problems in pool and spa water.
Natural inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition/characteristic physical structure.
Substances which were never alive, made of one or more elements
A term applied to inorganic substances, such as rocks and similar matter found in the earth's strata, as opposed to organic substances such as plant and animal matter. Minerals normally have definite chemical composition and crystal structure. The term is also applied to matter derived from minerals, such as a inorganic ions found in water. The term has been incorrectly applied to ion exchangers, even though most of the modern materials are organic ion exchange resins.
A naturally occurring, nonliving, crystal- forming substance.
Any substance that is neither animal nor vegetable. It is any class of substances occurring in nature, usually comprising of inorganic substances, such as quartz or feldspar, of definite chemical composition and definite crystal structure. It sometimes includes rocks formed by these substances. Ground water dissolves these rock substances, and the dissolved minerals are present in tap water. Depending on the kinds of rocks the water comes in contact with, the minerals dissolved in the water may be just a few or they may be many. Water hardness is mostly comprised of these minerals.
A naturally occurring substance with a fixed chemical composition and a defined crystal lattice.
A naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline element or compound with defined chemical composition.
A naturally occurring chemical compound or limited mixture of chemical compounds. Minerals generally form crystals and have specific physical and chemical properties which can be used to identify them. more details...
A naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substance having a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure, color, and hardness, an ore.
a type of chemical substance that exists naturally but is not animal or vegetable. Quartz is an example of a mineral. Rocks are formed from minerals that are clumped together
In nutrition, one of many chemical elements, other than carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, that an organism requires for proper body functioning. mineralocorticoid A corticosteroid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex that regulates salt and water homeostasis. minimum dynamic area The amount of suitable habitat needed to sustain a viable population. minimum viable population size (MVP) The smallest number of individuals needed to perpetuate a population. missense mutation The most common type of mutation involving a base-pair substitution within a gene that changes a codon, but the new codon makes sense in that it still codes for an amino acid. mitochondrial matrix The compartment of the mitochondrion enclosed by the inner membrane and containing enzymes and substrates for the Krebs cycle. mitochondrion pl. mitochondria( my-toh- kon-dree-un) [Gk. mitos, thread + chondros, cartilage or grain] An organelle in eukaryotic cells that serves as the site of cellular respiration.
Any naturally occurring, inorganic substance with a crystal structure. Naturally occurring, inorganic substances without a crystal structure (such as amorphous silica) are called mineraloids.
A naturally occurring, inorganic substance. It can be in the form of a chemical element or a compound which has a distinctive chemical composition and therefore predictable chemical properties. Examples of minerals are bauxite, diamond, gold, tin, and salt.
Inorganic substances necessary for good health as an ingrediant or a catalyst.
a naturally occurring inorganic substance with an ordered structure; rocks are made of one or more minerals
A naturally occurring inorganic substance with definite chemical and physical properties and a definite crystal structure.
A naturally occurring substance that has a fixed chemical composition and a characteristic crystal form.
An inorganic substance with a characteristic chemical composition and a definite crystal structure.
Any naturally formed crystalline solid with a definite chemical composition and a characteristic crystal structure.
Inorganic substances such as rock that contributes to water hardness when dissolved.
A chemical element found in the ash that remains after a food or body tissue is burned. Macrominerals (such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium) are required in larger amounts than microminerals (such as chromium, manganese, selenium, and zinc). Minerals serve many purposes in the human body.
Plants, like animals, need minerals for healthy growth and to function normally. Minerals are inorganic compounds or elements, like iron and potassium. See also micro- and macronutrients.
a naturally occurring inorganic solid element or compound with a particular chemical composition, or range of compositions, and a characteristic crystal structure.
A naturally occurring substance which has a definite chemical composition and crystal structure.
A naturally-occurring, homogeneous inorganic element or compound having a definite chemical composition and orderly internal structure, crystal form, and characteristic chemical and physical properties.
Inorganic material found in the earth’s crust. The body is known to contain at least 56 mineral elements, only a portion of which have been determined to be essential.
an inorganic compound occurring naturally in the earth's crust, with a distinctive set of physical properties, and a definite chemical composition Mineral Deposit any natural concentration of a valuable material in the Earth's crust, whether that material can be extracted profitably or not.
A term applied to inorganic substances such as rocks and similar matter found in the earth strata, as opposed to organic substances such as plant and animal matter. Minerals normally have definite chemical composition and crystal structure. The term is also applied to matter derived from minerals, such as the inorganic ions found in water. The term has been applied to ion exchangers, stemming from the early use of natural zeolite. The term is inappropriate to the modern organic ion exchange resins.
It is a naturally occurring, three dimensional, inorganic substance which has a chemical structure that may be exact, or can vary within limits.
Calcium is an essential mineral.
A naturally occuring element or compound of set composition and molecular structure, resulting in particular physical properties.
Ausually inorganic substance which occurs naturally, and typically has a crystalline struc- ture, whose characteristics of hardness, lustre, color, cleavage, fracture and relative density can be used to identify it. Each mineral has a characteristic mineral composition. Rocks are composed of minerals.
Naturally occurring solid inorganic substance with its characteristic crystal structure and chemical composition.
minerals are the building blocks of rocks. They are naturally occurring substances, which often have a crystalline form. They can be single elements (such as gold or diamond) or compounds (such as quartz or pyrite).
An inorganic element of the Earth of consistent atomic structure and chemical composition.
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Generally refers to impurities like Calcium and Iron in your main water supply. The resin particles contained in the mineral tank are sometimes referred to as "Mineral."
A solid homogeneous crystalline chemical element or compound that results from the inorganic processes of nature.
A naturally occurring homogeneous substance having definite physical properties and chemical composition and, if formed under favorable conditions, a definite crystal form.
Any inorganic substance; i.e. anything that is not a plant or an animal.
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Any naturally occurring inorganic substance found in the earth's crust as a crystalline solid. See mineral resource.
Any element normally found in the earth's crust.
a non-living, solid material with particles arranged in a repeating pattern called a crystal. A mineral is usually a combination of 2 or more elements. A mineral cannot be broken down into any other substance.
A homogenous substance of fairly definite chemical composition and physical properties found in nature and not directly a product of life or the decay of a living thing.
homogeneous, inorganic substance formed by natural processes. Part of earth's crust.
A naturally occurring, inorganic, solid element or compound, with a definite composition or compositional range and a regular internal crystal structure.
a naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solid that has a definite chemical composition.
A class of many substances that may be natural but have inorganic material or chemical composition.
an inorganic element occurring in nature.
A naturally occurring, inorganic crystalline solid having characteristic physical properties and a narrowly defined chemical composition.
A nutrient essential in small amounts for good nutrition and health. Examples of minerals include calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, and zinc. Like vitamins, the best way for minerals to enter the body is through food.
A substance which may or may not be of economic value, occurring naturally in the earth. It is homogenous, has a certain chemical makeup and usually appears in crystal or grain form.
Substances such as Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Nickel, Copper, Silver, Zinc, Iron, Cobalt or Aluminum. Their presence in high non-chelated concentrations can lead to stains or scale formation. The measure of water hardness is dependent on these minerals.
An inorganic substance occurring in its natural state. Necessary dietary element found in soil or food.
A substance that does not contain carbon (inorganic) and is widely distributed in nature. Minerals play an important role in human metabolism.
Vitamins and minerals are essential components in enzymes and coenzymes. Enzymes are molecules involved in speeding up chemical reactions necessary for human bodily function. Coenzymes are molecules that help the enzymes in their chemical reactions. Minerals can be classified as either bulk or trace. Bulk minerals are needed in larger amounts than trace minerals and include calcium, magnesium, sodium, potassium and phosphorus. Trace minerals are needed in only minute quantities and include boron, chromium, copper, iodine, iron, manganese, molybdenum, selenium, and zinc.
one of six types of nutrients needed to sustain life. Among other roles, minerals help keep the nervous and cardio respiratory systems functioning. The two types of miners are macrominerals (such as sodium and potassium), needed in large amounts, and trace minerals (such as zinc), needed in small amounts. Minerals are found in meat and dairy products, vegetables, fruits, grains, seeds, seafood, and salt.
Component of rocks. A naturally occurring inorganic solid with a crystalline structure and a specific chemical composition. Over 2,000 types of minerals have been classified.
A naturally occurring chemical compound of definite chemical composition and atomic structure. Minerals are the ‘building blocks' of rocks: others occur as economic materials in their own right.
In nutrition, an inorganic substance found in the earth that is required to maintain health.
A solid inorganic homogeneous crystalline substance resulting from the inorganic process of nature, with distinctive physical properties and definite chemical composition (or compositions). Also, any substance that is neither animal or vegetable.
A naturally occurring, inorganic, crystalline solid with definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties.
An inorganic element found in nature though the term is usually reserved for those elements that are solid. In nutrition, the term mineral is usually used to classify those dietary elements essential to life processes. Examples are calcium and iron.
Natural inorganic substance which is either definite in chemical composition and physical characteristics or any chemical element or compound occurring naturally as a product of inorganic processes.
Natural resources like metal or rock.
An inorganic fibre, natural or manufactured. Note 1: Asbestos is a naturally occurring inorganic fibre and the term 'mineral fibre' has sometimes been used to mean asbestos exclusively. Note 2: Metallicc fibres are not normally described as mineral fibres (see metallic (fibre)). (See also Classification Table, p.401.)
A nutrient required by a living organism, but one that does not supply energy. Nitrates in the soil are a source of nitrogen needed by the plant to make protein. Magnesium is a mineral needed by plants to make chlorophyll. Calcium is a mineral needed by humans for bone growth.
A naturally occurring homogeneous solid with a highly ordered lattice and of a defined chemical composition.
an inorganic substance found in nature, having a uniform or restricted chemical composition and a regular crystalline form; any natural substance obtained by mining or quarrying, such as coal, ore, salt, and stone. Gold, silver, and iron are metallic minerals; quartz, feldspar, and calcite are nonmetallic minerals. [AHDOS
A mineral is a naturally-occurring solid of definite chemical composition whose atoms usually form a regular pattern. About 4,000 different types of minerals have been identified. Each mineral has a unique chemical makeup and structure, and can be identified by its physical, structural, and optical properties (like its location, color, luster, streak, hardness, specific gravity, translucency and refraction of light).
A naturally formed, inorganic solid with a specific chemical composition and characteristic crystal structure. Examples of minerals include quartz (SiO2), salt (also called halite, NaCl), graphite (C). Rocks are formed of one or more minerals.
Inorganic elements that originate in the soil, some minerals act as nutrients. There are 16 nutrient minerals, which include calcium, copper, iodine, iron, magnesium, selenium, zinc, copper, manganese, fluoride, chromium and molybdenum. Minerals play a crucial role in the human body for enzyme creation, regulation of heart rhythm, bone formation, digestion, and other metabolic processes.
A naturally occurring, typically inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
Minerals are natural compounds formed through geological processes. The term "mineral" encompasses not only the material's chemical composition, but also the mineral's structure. Minerals range in composition from pure elements and simple salts to very complex silicates with thousands of known forms (organic compounds are excluded).