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An ore is a rock that bears minerals containing valuable elements. Most rock can be considered to be an ore although the classification is usually reserved for rock that has sufficient concentrations of elements to make it worth mining and separating.

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What is a rock that contains a metal or economically useful?

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A what is a rock that contains a metal or economically useful mineral?

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What are a few minerals considered to be ores?

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In order for a rock to be consider and ore it must?

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What is a mining of ore?

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What is a ore rock?

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When is a mineral considered an ore?

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