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substance > solid substance > mineral > mineraloid

Preferred term

mineraloid  

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Broader concept

Definitions

  • A mineraloid is a mineral-like substance that does not demonstrate crystallinity. Mineraloids possess chemical compositions that vary beyond the generally accepted ranges for specific minerals. For example, obsidian is an amorphous glass and not a crystal. [Wikipedia]

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