Iron or sulfur (7)

I believe the answer is:

mineral

(Other definitions for mineral that I've seen before include "Type of spring water" , "Substance needed for health; ore" , "Ore; soft drink" , "Metal ore" , "E.g. bauxite, quartz" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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