In metallurgy the term "gangue" is used for :

Contamination of metals, other than desired metal.

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Magnetic impurities in an ore.

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Minerals which are naturally occuring in pure form

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Contamination of undesired earthy materials.

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The correct option is D Contamination of undesired earthy materials.
Earthy and undesired materials present in the ore other then the desired metal is known as gangue.

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