mineral mineral /ˈmɪnrəl/

adjective

1. Composed of matter other than plant or animal  ( mineral )
   composed of matter other than plant or animal
    The inorganic mineral world
   the inorganic mineral world
   
2. Relating to minerals  ( mineral )
   relating to minerals
    Mineral elements
   mineral elements
    Mineral deposits
   mineral deposits
   

noun

1. () Solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition  ( mineral )
   solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
    Rocks are made up of one or more types of minerals, including quartz, feldspar, and mica
   Rocks are made up of one or more types of minerals, including quartz, feldspar, and mica