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

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Minerals are inorganic, naturally occurring compounds formed by geological processes. Tectonic rock and granite are specific types of rocks, which may contain minerals but are not themselves minerals. A molecule is a combination of atoms, which can be either organic or inorganic. A compound is a substance composed of two or more different elements, which can be either organic or inorganic. Only the answer choice C specifically fits the description given in the question.

An Element or Combination of Elements That Forms an Inorganic,natural