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To be considered a true mineral, what state of matter must be present?
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To be considered a true mineral,
what state of matter must be
present?

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Solid: Liquids and gases are not considered minerals, in large part because their structure is constantly changing, which means they do not have a characteristic crystal structure. A true mineral must be solid.
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