Its grade depends on concentration (3)

I believe the answer is:

ore

(Other definitions for ore that I've seen before include "not worth a lot to Danes" , "15 down earth" , "coinage" , "Natural minerals" , "14 [CURRENCY UNIT]" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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