Question

if a mineral can be mined, what is it called?

a precious jewel

an ore

a gemstone

a metal

Explanation:

An ore is a mineral or rock that contains a valuable substance (like a metal) that can be mined and extracted profitably. A precious jewel is a gemstone used in jewelry. A gemstone is a mineral crystal used for adornment. A metal is an element (e.g., iron, gold) but the term for a minable mineral - containing rock is ore.

Answer:

an ore