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What is the best description of gems

A- they are metallic
B- they are nonmetiallic
C- they are metallic ore
D- they are nonmetallic silicates

please help me

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Answer:

b

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User CybeX
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i'd say that B is correct, because they are nonmetallic (mineral salts) but not every gem is a silicate.
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