A polymorph can be defined as
A)a set of silicate minerals.
B)minerals that have the same chemical formula, but different crystal structures.
C)minerals that have the same crystal structure, but different chemical formulas.
D)minerals that have the same chemical formula and crystal structure, but exhibit different physical properties.

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Polymorphs are minerals that share the same chemical composition but have different crystal structures. This phenomenon occurs due to the conditions under which the mineral forms, such as pressure and temperature, leading to variations in the arrangement of atoms within the crystal lattice.

A Polymorph Can Be Defined as