A Crystal Is a Form of Mineral That Has Grown

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A crystal is a form of mineral that has grown in an orderly and symmetrical manner. When broken, it naturally divides into a common shape based on its structure. Crystals are the result of the atomic arrangement of atoms as they grow in a shape that can be duplicated many times. Crystals are made up of molecules that fit neatly together in an orderly way. All crystals of the same material have the same shape. Edward F. Albin, Earth Science Made Easy

• A) Argument; conclusion: Crystals are the result ... duplicated many times.
• B) Argument; conclusion: When broken, it naturally divides ... its structure.
• C) Nonargument.
• D) Argument; conclusion: All crystals of the same material have the same shape.
• E) Argument; conclusion: A crystal is a form of mineral ... symmetrical manner.

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