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Gems are rare valuable minerals that can be cut and polished. Ores contain enough metal that can be mined and sold.
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∙ 9y agoOre is a natural solid material through which valuable minerals and metals can be derived, whereas, gem is a fine and semiprecious stone when graved and polished.
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∙ 14y agoI don't know much, all I know is gems are rarely found and cna be polished.
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Where do you find zinc most common in underground or open cut mines?
I researched zinc earlier this year. Zinc is found in ores of some gems so probably most common with open cut mines.
Are ores a finite resource?
Ores are finite, yes.
Why do you mine metal ores?
Metal ores are used as resources from which metals may be extracted.
What r ores?
ores are the minerals that are underground that you have to cook in order to be a mineral.
What are the common ores of tin?
There are only 2 Tin ores - Cassiterite and Stannite.
What minerals containing a useful substance are referred to as gems ores veins or quartz?
ore
How do you make jewels on Rune Scape?
U mine ores then you might get gems then you cut them and have a jewel
When does Tai move in on Harvest Moon Magical Melody?
Tai moves in when you ship ores and gems. He makes jewelry out of them.
What does Carter like on Harvest Moon Friends of Mineral Town and whats the easiest way to make money?
Carter, Since he'a an archiologist, He likes Ores & Gems!! The best way to make money is to sell Gems & Ore.. :)
How do you make ore into gems in maple story?
First you go to Perion and find the two item makers. Talk to the item maker on the right. Give him ten ores, and he'll make the ores into a gem or a plate, depending on the kind of ore.
Is it true that heart shiny crystals used in jewelry are called ores?
I don't understand the phrase "heart shiny crystals", but the "crystals" used in jewelry are usually called "gems". An ore is a mineral which can be refined to produce metal. Many gems are, technically, ores (for example, rubies are mainly aluminium oxide and could therefore be considered an ore of aluminium), but most gems are FAR more valuable than the metal that could be extracted by refining them, so the term "ore" is generally not used when referring to them.
How are igneous and metamorphic rocks alike?
Both were created under extreme heat and can contain crystals or gems.
What are gems in mine craft used for?
First of all, there are no gems in minecraft. There are ores. As you get more experienced, you will learn other uses of ore. Iron, gold, and diamond tools can be built. However, you cannot build anything with emeralds, except emerald blocks. Visit minecraft wiki(website) for more information.
Is a mineral a gem or an ore?
Either, or both. Minerals are usually considered gems if they are valuable, attractive and highly pure. Minerals are considered ores if they are used to extract a substance. For example, pure haematite is polished and sold as a gem, while crude haematite is used to extract iron.
Where do you find zinc most common in underground or open cut mines?
I researched zinc earlier this year. Zinc is found in ores of some gems so probably most common with open cut mines.
What are the three types of mining?
Strip mines,Openpit mines & shaft mines
What is oxide ores?
Those ores which contain metal in the form of oxides are called as oxide ores.
