mineralsnaturally
Mineralsnaturally is a term used to describe minerals that occur in nature in their original form, without deliberate synthetic modification. It is used in geology, mineral collecting, and some consumer contexts to emphasize natural origin and authenticity of mineral material.
In geology, the term stresses that a mineral specimen has formed through natural geological processes and retains
In commercial use, mineralsnaturally may appear on labels for natural mineral pigments, cosmetics, and dietary supplements
The phrase is not a formal scientific category, and interpretations vary among industry groups. Critics note
Related topics include mineralogy, ore genesis, and sustainable mining. See also mineral, geology, gemology, and natural