Minerals

Native, inorganic or fossilized organic substances having a definite chemical composition and formed by inorganic reactions. They may occur as individual crystals or may be disseminated in some other mineral or rock. (Grant and Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed; McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

Year introduced: /metabolism was MINERAL METABOLISM 1963-1965

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Tree Number(s): D01.578

MeSH Unique ID: D008903

Entry Terms:

• Mineral

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Inorganic Chemicals
Minerals
Apatites
Hydroxyapatites +
Calcium Carbonate
Nacre
Calcium Sulfate
Ferrosoferric Oxide
Graphite
Mineral Fibers
Selenium
Silicates
Aluminum Silicates +
Asbestos +
Magnesium Silicates +
Silicon Dioxide
Diatomaceous Earth
Quartz