Geologist's concern (7)

I believe the answer is:

mineral

(Other definitions for mineral that I've seen before include "Metal ore" , "Substance needed for health; ore" , "Neither animal nor vegetable" , "Type of spring water" , "Zinc or magnesium, say" .)

I've seen this clue in the King Feature Syndicate.

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