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Ice meets the criteria that defines a mineral; solid, crystalline structure, definite chemical formula, naturally occurring and inorganic. It is recognized as a mineral by the International Mineralogy Association.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoIce is a mineral because it fits all the criteria of being a mineral. It's solid, inorganic, crystalline, naturally occurring, and has a well defined chemical composition. I bet you're wondering if liquid water is a mineral. It's not a mineral, because it's not solid or crystalline.
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∙ 7y agoIce is a mineral because it meets the requirements of being a mineral.
- naturally occurring (not made by humans)
- inorganic (not produced by an organism)
- solid
- a limited range of chemical compositions
- ordered atomic structure
http://geology.com/articles/water-mineral/
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∙ 14y agoScientists consider ice a mineral because it is a solid, it has a crystalline structure, it comes naturally (water) ,and it is inorgantic (not made from living things EX:paper).
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∙ 14y agoIce is a recognized mineral, meeting the requirements of the definition: solid, naturally occurring, definite chemical formula, crystalline structure, and inorganic.
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∙ 12y agoBecause ice is a solid and water is not
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Why is ice in a glacier consider to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
By definition a mineral must be solid. Ice is solid. Water is not.
Why is the ice in a glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river in not considered a mineral?
Ice in a glacier is solid and has a definite chemical structure and water does not because water is liquid.
Why is ice in a glacier considers to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.
Under what condition would water be considered a mineral?
When it solidifies into crystalline form (ice).
How is water classified as a mineral?
Water cannot be classified as a mineral, ice can as long as its naturally occurring though so in some cases ice can but water may never because it is a liquid. And liquids can't be minerals because its not a solid. For mineral to be one is must be natural occurring, inorganic, solid, crystal structure, and definite chemical composition
When is water a mineral?
Water as a solid, in the form of ice, is considered a mineral when it is naturally occurring. Ice in snow banks is considered a mineral but ice cubes you make in your freezer are not a mineral.
When is water minerals?
Water as a solid, in the form of ice, is considered a mineral when it is naturally occurring. Ice in snow banks is considered a mineral but ice cubes you make in your freezer are not a mineral.
Why is ice in a glacier consider to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
By definition a mineral must be solid. Ice is solid. Water is not.
Can minerals be liquids?
No. A mineral must be solid to be a mineral. For example, liquid water is not a mineral. Frozen water, or ice, is a mineral.
Why is the ice in a glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river is not considered a mineral?
Ice in a glacier meets the requirements for being a mineral, because it is natural, homogeneous, solid and crystalline, and has a definite chemical fomula. River water is liquid and therefore also not crystalline, so it is not a mineral. If and when the river water freezes into ice (naturally), that ice is a mineral.
Why is the ice in a glacier consider a mineral but the water in a river is not considered a mineral?
Ice in a glacier meets the requirements for being a mineral, because it is natural, homogeneous, solid and crystalline, and has a definite chemical fomula. River water is liquid and therefore also not crystalline, so it is not a mineral. If and when the river water freezes into ice (naturally), that ice is a mineral.
Why is the ice in glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river is not considered a mineral?
Ice in a glacier meets the requirements for being a mineral, because it is natural, homogeneous, solid and crystalline, and has a definite chemical fomula. River water is liquid and therefore also not crystalline, so it is not a mineral. If and when the river water freezes into ice (naturally), that ice is a mineral.
Why is the ice in a glacier considered a mineral but the water in a river in not considered a mineral?
Ice in a glacier is solid and has a definite chemical structure and water does not because water is liquid.
Is mineral ice a mineral?
Ice meets the criteria that define a mineral: solid, crystalline structure, definite chemical formula, naturally occuring, and inorganic. Ice is recognized as a mineral by the International Mineralogy Association.
Is water minerals or not?
Minerals are solid substances. Liquid water is not a mineral, but naturally occurring ice, is a mineral. The definition of a mineral requires it be naturally occurring so, artificially frozen ice in your freezer isn't a mineral.
Why is ice in a glacier considers to be a mineral but water from a glacier is not?
Water is not considered a mineral because it does not meet the requirement of having a solid crystalline structure. Ice does meet this criterion and therefore, it is considered a mineral.
Can a mineral be a liquid?
No. A mineral must be solid to be a mineral. For example, liquid water is not a mineral. Frozen water, or ice, is a mineral.
