You can call it "Ore" or even "Mineral deposit"!
The mineral that contains sodium and chlorine is halite, which is commonly known as rock salt. It forms in sedimentary rock environments due to the evaporation of saltwater.
If a mineral contains more than one element it is called a
an ore
maybe copper
Quartzite
sulfates
Quartzite
The rock would be considered an ore.
The sulfates.
Many rocks contain minerals that contain metallic elements. Rocks that contain metallic elements that can be economically refined into quantities of useful metals are called metallic ores. Bauxite, for instance, is the common rock ore which is refined to produce the metal aluminum.
Scientists determine whether a rock contains one mineral or multiple minerals through a combination of visual inspection and laboratory techniques. They may use tools like a hand lens or microscope to observe the rock's texture, color, and crystal structure. Additionally, techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM) allow for precise identification of mineral compositions. If the rock contains distinct, identifiable crystal structures or multiple colors, it likely consists of more than one mineral.
Iron ore is the IMPURE mineral rock that contains Haematite (Iron (III) Oxide).