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Definition of organic mineral
An organic mineral is a mineral that has been formed through biological processes, or due to the presence of biological material.
They are generally not regarded as true minerals by mineralogists due to their organic origin.
Purely organic examples include pearl and kidney stones.
Some minerals are salts of organic acids, such as whewellite.
They are generally not regarded as true minerals by mineralogists due to their organic origin.
Purely organic examples include pearl and kidney stones.
Some minerals are salts of organic acids, such as whewellite.
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New Locality Added: Tibles deposit, Tibles Mts, Maramureș Co., RomaniaFrom David Von Bargen, 24th May 2013 17:54:06