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What is mineral called that contains usable amounts of element?

A.ore

B.industrial minerals

C.gem-bearing minerals

D.silicate

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A is the right answer

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The correct answer is a. A mineral or combination of minerals that contains metals or other substances in usable amounts is called an ore. An ore is basically a rock that contains minerals that have important elements including metals.
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