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The three most common fossil fuels are coal, oil, and natural gas. They are derived from once living organisms, and they can be processed to yield energy. Strictly speaking, none of these substances are true minerals. Coal lacks the crystal structure of minerals and is chemically heterogeneous; true oil is a liquid, and natural gas is gaseous.
