Is a mineral an ore

Anonymous

∙ 11y ago

Updated: 8/20/2019

Not necessarily. An ore is a mineral deposit that contains some resource that can be extracted profitably. So while ores are minerals, most minerals are not ores.

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∙ 11y ago

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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.

When is a mineral no longer an ore?

When the ore is not profitable.

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.

List four steps that are required to separate an element from the ore in which it is found?

1. get a mineral 2. separate mineral from ore 3. seperater ore from mineral 4. record observation

What mineral group is iron ore in?

Iron ore is typically found in the mineral group known as oxides. The most common iron ore mineral is hematite, which is an iron oxide mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3.

A material from which a mineral can be removed at a reasonable cost?

ore

What what mineral can be mined?

ore

Is iron ore uranium ore?

No, iron ore and uranium ore are two different types of ores. Iron ore is a mineral that is a source of iron while uranium ore is a mineral that contains uranium, a radioactive element used for nuclear energy production.

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