Which of the following is NOT considered a mineral? Quartz Coal Pyrite Silver

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Which of the following is NOT considered a mineral?

Quartz
Coal
Pyrite
Silver

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Coal isn’t a mineral.Coal is made of decomposed plant material which is organic , minerals are inorganic .

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