a naturally formed, inorganic solid that has a definite chemical structure
Mineral
a substance that cannot be separated or broken down into simpler substance by chemical means
Element
a substance made up of atoms of two or more different elements joined by chemical bonds
Compound
a solid whose atoms, ions, or molecules are arranged in a definite pattern
Crystal
a mineral that contains a combination of silicon, oxygen, and one more metals
Silicate Mineral
a mineral that does not contain compounds of silicon and oxygen
Nonsilicate Mineral