Minerals are all naturally occurring solid substances with a definable chemical composition.They must also possess ____________.
A)an ability to be synthesized in the laboratory as well as being found in nature
B)metallic elements,such as iron,calcium,or magnesium
C)metallic luster
D)a fixed crystalline structure (spatial arrangement of atoms and ions)

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All minerals must possess a fixed crystalline structure, which refers to the repetitive and ordered spatial arrangement of atoms and ions within a mineral's structure. This characteristic distinguishes minerals from amorphous materials such as glass, which lack a defined crystalline structure. The other choices listed are not necessary characteristics of all minerals. Some minerals do contain metallic elements, but not all do, and not all minerals possess a metallic luster. Additionally, while many minerals are found in nature, some are primarily synthesized in laboratories for industrial or research purposes.

Minerals Are All Naturally Occurring Solid Substances with a Definable