What Are the Four Requirements Necessary to Classify a Solid

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Essay

What are the four requirements necessary to classify a solid material as a mineral?

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Definitions:

Sell

The act of giving something in exchange for money.

Extraction Costs

The expenses associated with the removal of natural resources from the earth, such as mining for minerals or drilling for oil.

Nonrenewable Resource

A natural resource that cannot be replaced once it has been used or is not replenished in a short period of time, such as fossil fuels and minerals.

Removal

The process of moving or eliminating something from a certain place or context.