Naturally Forming Glass (Such as Obsidian)is NOT Considered a Mineral

question 50

Multiple Choice

Naturally forming glass (such as obsidian) is NOT considered a mineral because it

• A) is not produced by geologic processes.
• B) is organic.
• C) does not have a fixed crystalline structure.
• D) can be made synthetically as well as occur naturally.

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