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Quartz often occurs naturally in a variety of colors and consequently is often misidentified or confused with other minerals. Explain why quartz may crystallize in a variety of colors despite having the same chemical formula.
 
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Ice and water both comprise H2O, yet water is not considered a mineral. Explain why ice is considered a mineral yet water is not.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: Impurities in the crystal structure of quartz allow for multiple colors to form but do not alter the chemical formula.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: Liquid water does not fit the criterion of being a solid substance.


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