Which of the following is a mineral?
A) petroleum (oil),which is a liquid
B) cubic zirconia,which is a synthetic diamond substitute
C) ice,which is water in the solid state
D) obsidian,a type of volcanic glass

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Ice, when in its solid form and occurring naturally, meets the criteria to be considered a mineral. It is naturally occurring, solid, has a definite chemical composition (H2O), and has an ordered atomic arrangement.

Which of the Following Is a Mineral