Amber, which is made from hardened tree resin, is a gem. Although amber is often used in jewelry, it is not a mineral. Which statement explains why amber is not a mineral?(1 point)

Responses

It is not natural.
It is not natural.

It is not inorganic.
It is not inorganic.

It is not valuable.
It is not valuable.

It is not solid.
It is not solid.

1 answer

The correct statement that explains why amber is not a mineral is:

It is not inorganic.

Amber is organic in nature because it is derived from tree resin, which is a biological product, whereas minerals are typically inorganic substances.