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A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.
Le quartz est un minéral très commun.
Quartz is a very common mineral.
In geology, minerals are classified based on their chemical composition and structure.
A mineral is a single substance, while a rock is an aggregate of one or more minerals.
In scientific contexts, 'minéral' refers to a specific chemical compound with a crystalline structure.
From Latin 'mineralis', meaning 'pertaining to mines'.
In everyday language, 'minéral' can refer to both the scientific definition and to mineral water ('eau minérale').