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A geologist finds a mineral sample alongside a swift-flowing river. She determines that the mineral is a type of quartz. Which is true about the mineral?

A. It can be classified as a silicate mineral.
B. It can be classified as a metallic ore.
C. It can be classified as a carbonate.
D. It cannot be classified without knowing its end use.