Help with 6 Geology / Earth Science related questions?

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1. In complete sentences, write out the definition of a mineral with at least 5 parts.
2. What part of the definition of a mineral is not really a defining characteristic?
3. Olivine has a chemical composition given by the formula (Mg,Fe)2SiO4.Â*What is the significance of the parentheses in this formula?
4. Is olivine a mineral?
5. Name a solid substance that is not a mineral.
6. What 2 totally different minerals have the same crystal structures, but different chemical compositions (give the chemical composition of each)?
 
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