Do a mineral have to be formed by a manufactured process to be considered a mineral?

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2026-02-22 09:30

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No, indeed the contrary. A mineral is defined as a "naturally occurring, homogeneous solid with a defined chemical composition and a highly ordered atomic arrangement." So, a material such as tungsten carbide which is only man-made (as far as I know), would not be classified as a mineral.

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