asked 149k views
25 votes
Why is air ​not​ considered a mineral?

1 Answer

9 votes

Answer:

Glasses such as obsidian, which are disordered solids, liquids (e.g., water, mercury), and gases (e.g., air) do not have a crystalline structure and are therefore not minerals. ... A mineral has one specific chemical composition, whereas a rock can be an aggregate of different minerals or mineraloids.

answered
User Glen Costigan
by
8.6k points

No related questions found

Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.