[amp_mcq option1=”Garnet” option2=”Ruby” option3=”Graphite” option4=”Emerald E. Topaz” correct=”option3″]
The answer is C. Graphite.
Garnet, ruby, emerald, and topaz are all gemstones. Graphite is a mineral.
Garnet is a hard, red, brown, or green mineral that is often used in jewelry. Ruby is a hard, red gemstone that is a variety of corundum. Emerald is a hard, green gemstone that is a variety of beryl. Topaz is a hard, blue, yellow, or pink gemstone that is a variety of aluminum silicate.
Graphite is a soft, black mineral that is used in pencils and lubricants. It is also a form of carbon.