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minerals can be classified according to their use.
which classification is given to a mineral that contains a useful amount of a particular element, such as iron?
industrial mineral
silicate
gem - beanng mineral
ore
An ore is a mineral or rock that contains a valuable or useful amount of a particular element (like iron in iron ore) that can be economically extracted. Industrial minerals are used in industries for their physical or chemical properties (e.g., limestone for cement). Silicates are minerals with silicon - oxygen tetrahedra as a building block. Gem - bearing minerals are valued for their beauty and rarity (e.g., diamonds).
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