Which of the following is NOT required for a substance to be considered a mineral?
A) It must be solid.
B) It must be naturally occurring.
C) It must contain carbon.
D) It must have atoms arranged in an orderly pattern.

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To be considered a mineral, a substance must be naturally occurring, solid, and have atoms arranged in an orderly pattern. The absence of carbon is not a requirement for a substance to be classified as a mineral.

Which of the Following Is NOT Required for a Substance