Which among the following minerals is also called as Black Gold?

Q. Which among the following minerals is also called as Black Gold?
Answer: Coal
Notes: Coal has been used as a source of energy since very long time. It formed the foundation of the industrial revolution. Due to its overwhelming importance in the early days of industrialization, coal has been often called black gold.

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