Naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties; use also for synthetically derived equivalents.
Broader Terms
inorganic material (152835)
Narrower Terms
graphite (3306),
tremolite (2388),
quartz (71),
calcite (22),
diamond (21),
gypsum (18),
serpentine (13),
corundum (8),
talc (8),
garnet (6),
turquoise (6),
<clay minerals> (5),
feldspar (4),
beryl (2),
opal (2),
sulfur (2),
borax (1),
hematite (1),
malachite (1),
mica (1),
topaz (1),
tourmaline (1)
Related Terms
chert (917),
iron oxide red (183),
jade (51)
Alternative Terms minerals
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