What is a mineral phase change?

A) A mineral melts from a solid state to a liquid state.
B) The exterior of a mineral weathers and changes color.
C) A mineral changes density because of the addition of water.
D) Atoms in a mineral are rearranged into a denser and more stable structure.


Answer: D

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