Three of the following are true for minerals. Which one of the following is not true for minerals?

A) They have a specific, predictable chemical composition.
B) They have an orderly internal crystalline structure.
C) They can be identified by characteristic physical properties.
D) They can be a liquid, solid, or gas.


Answer: D

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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