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The presence of significant amounts of metal compounds in the rocks.

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What substances occur in rocks?

ore


What are metal bearing rocks called?

Metal-bearing rocks are called ore. They contain valuable metals that can be extracted and refined for various industrial purposes. Examples include iron ore, copper ore, and gold ore.


Why is an ore denser than other rocks?

an ore has a metal inside it with economic value inside it that makes it different from any other normal rocks, if it has economic value t will obviously be quite alot of the metal in the ore and it will be quite heavy and will most likley be heavier than other rocks. hope that helped, sorry for long answer :(


You know ore grinder?

Ore grinder is a kind grinding mill to grind the ore, rocks, stones, minerals into powder.


Why do economic factors play a part in determining what an ore is?

Because it depends on what type of ore it is. If it is a certain type of ore, then there is a certain amount of value in money for it. That's Why.


Rocks that are mined because they contian useful substances are called what?

ores are rocks that are mined


What does granite rocks contain?

Granite ore, and magnesium peroxide


Where do you get minerals from?

From their ore's, ie from their individual mineral bearing rocks.


What has a very high mineral?

Rocks, water, ore etc


What are rocks formed from melted minerals?

igneous rocks- rocks that are formed from melted minerals. ore-a rock that has a large amount of minerals.


What type of rock is copper ore?

Copper ore is typically found in igneous rocks, such as basalt or granite, as well as in sedimentary rocks like shale. The most common type of rock where copper ore is extracted is called porphyry copper deposits, which are a combination of igneous and sedimentary rocks. These rocks contain copper minerals like chalcopyrite, bornite, and chalcocite, which are essential for copper extraction.


What is the difference between rock and ore?

Gems are valuable rocks aren't.