Which factor is essential for the commercial extraction of a mineral?

Purity of mineral

Concentration in ore

Color of mineral

Age of formation

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B. Concentration in ore

The concentration of a mineral in ore is crucial for its economic extraction, as low concentration would make mining uneconomical.

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