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Minerals are classified based on their chemical composition and crystal structure.
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Is it true that minerals are classified based on their chemical composition and crystal structure?
Yes. Mineralogy defines minerals as naturally occurring solid substances characterized by a well-defined chemical composition and crystal structure.
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Wikipedia: Mineral. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mineral
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