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Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a crystalline structure and a definite range of chemical formula. Ores are concentrations of minerals in rock that are high enough to be economically extracted for use. All ores are minerals, but all minerals are not necessarily ores.
A mineral is a solid chemical substance, and ore is a rock that contains minerals.
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When is a mineral no longer classified as an ore?
If the cost of removing the waste material that surrounds the ore becomes higher than the value of the ore itself, then the mineral will no longer be classified as an ore.
What is the difference between native copper and copper?
Native Copper was the only source of Copper until the turn of the century. Since then extracting methods were improved, and a more popular mineral the Copper Ore was found. Now the Copper Ore is the second most used mineral in the world. Native Copper is now used mostly for decorations but can be sold for a good price.
Is a diamond a Gem Mineral or Ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
What is the most common ore of copper?
The most often mined ore of copper is the mineral chalcopyrite.
What mineral is used to create an iron ore?
Halite
What is the relationship between ore and mineral?
Ore is made up of minerals.
What is the relationship between mineral ore and gangue?
Gangue is the undesired material of an ore.
What mineral has lead ore in it?
the mineral with the ore of lead is galena
What mineral is a tin ore?
The mineral cassiterite is an ore of tin.
Is ore extracted from a mineral or a mineral extracted from an ore?
An ore is a rock or mineral from which a valuable metal can be obtained through refining processes.
Characteristics of a mineral to an ore mineral?
A mineral that is useful and economically viable to extract and purify is an ore.
What is the difference between gem and ore?
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What is an unrefined mineral?
iron ore iron ore
When is a mineral no longer an ore?
When the ore is not profitable.
What is the difference between an ore and alloy?
Ore is raw material, alloy is combination of metals
Is quartz a mineral or an ore?
quartz is a mineral
Is granite an ore mineral?
No, granite is not an ore mineral. Ores are the rock form of certain metals.
