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Its considered an ore when it contains enough of a useful substance that it can be sold for a profit.
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What is an example for ore?
Ore is a rock that contains minerals , an example of an ore can be almost anything!
Is Bauxite a iron ore?
No, Bauxite is not a type of iron ore. it is an ore of aluminum.
What are some similarities of mineral and ore?
Ore is a general description of the range of economic minerals which might be present within a rock. For example the Zn-Pb mines of Ireland extract ore rocks which are rich in the minerals sphalerite and Galena. All of these 'minerals' are 'ore'.
What is a vein of metal ore?
An ore vein is a crack or crevice in a rock where minerals can be found.
What is raw material containing valuable minerals called?
Ore
What are a few minerals considered to be ores?
Minerals are minerals. An ore is a rock matrix that has a rather large amount of a certain mineral in it, hence "Iron ore", Silver ore", etc.
Minerals containing a useful substance are reffered as?
Its Considered a ore.♥
How is called a mineral when considered valuable?
Minerals that are considered valuable and can be made into something such as steel are called ores. Iron ore often exists alongside coal beds.
Is coal an ore?
== An ore would be a rock formation rich enough in particular minerals to be economically excavated and extracted for those particular minerals or elements. The extraction of minerals is not the predominant purpose of coal excavation. The main use of coal is for generation of power through burning. Rather than an ore it is considered a fuel.
Does an ore have more minerals than a crystal?
Generally an ore is a rock composed of various minerals. A crystal is normally a pure or nearly pure variety of a mineral. Ores are refined to extract one or more specific minerals which exist in the rock. The less desirable minerals are considered waste.
A what is a mixture of minerals?
A mixture of minerals is called an ore
What is a mixture of minerals?
A mixture of minerals is called an ore
What is an example for ore?
Ore is a rock that contains minerals , an example of an ore can be almost anything!
Minerals called ores are mined because they contain beautiful substances.?
Ores contain minerals that are of economic importance. Some of these may be considered beautiful and as such their appearance may contribute to their economic value (for example precious stones e.g. diamonds).
What is the relationship between ore and mineral?
Ore is made up of minerals.
What are raw minerals called?
Ore.
What is a metal ore made of?
Minerals...
