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Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?
Ores are mineral deposits that contain metals in concentrated form. Rocks can also contain minerals, but not all rocks are considered to be minerals. Metals are elements that are typically extracted from ores through mining and processing.
How does the composition of most minerals differ from a pure element?
Minerals are typically composed of a combination of elements, rather than being pure elements. These elements are bonded together in specific arrangements to form the mineral's crystalline structure. This composition gives minerals their distinct physical and chemical properties.
What is a mineral or combination of minerals mined for the production of metals?
Metallic ores provide the raw materials for the production of metals.
What factors influence the distribution of metals and minerals on Earth?
The distribution of metals and minerals on Earth is influenced by factors such as geological processes, tectonic activity, and the presence of specific rock formations. These factors determine where deposits of metals and minerals are found and can vary greatly from one region to another.
Does money have minerals in them?
No, money itself does not contain minerals. However, the materials used to make coins and bills may contain trace amounts of minerals, such as metals in coins or fibers in banknotes.
Why are metals not minerals?
If by pure, we are referring to native metals composed of one element, like silver, gold, and copper, then they are minerals.
Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?
Ores are mineral deposits that contain metals in concentrated form. Rocks can also contain minerals, but not all rocks are considered to be minerals. Metals are elements that are typically extracted from ores through mining and processing.
Are alkali metals readily available in nature?
The alkali metals are all very recative and are not found free in nature (pure elemental form) but are always found as compounds. (minerals)
Can all minerals be a gemstones?
No not all. Some minerals are metals.
What is the link between minerals and metals?
The link is that metals are made from different minerals.
Why are some metals found as pure metals and some metals are not found as pure metals?
because u have to with some metals make a mixs ture so there
Why is it unlikely to find pure alkali in nature?
They are highly reactive.
Is a sliver crystal a mineral?
Yes. Silver crystals occur in nature (known as 'native silver') and can be gown in the laboratory. All pure metals can be regarded as minerals.
Can a minerals be gemstones?
No not all. Some minerals are metals.
What is refining of metals?
Preparation of very pure metals.
The sediment on the ocean floor contains few or many minerals and metals?
It contains many Minerals and Metals.
What is the difference in composition between most minerals and a pure element?
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