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Either, or both. Minerals are usually considered gems if they are valuable, attractive and highly pure. Minerals are considered ores if they are used to extract a substance. For example, pure haematite is polished and sold as a gem, while crude haematite is used to extract iron.
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∙ 10y agoIt is both. Most gems are minerals.
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What is Minnesota's state mineral?
The state "gem" in the Lake Superior Agate. I am not sure there is a "Sate mineral" though iron ore has played a major role in Minnesota's history and economy due to the Iron Range in the Northern part of the state.
Is quartz a mineral or an ore?
quartz is a mineral
Is granite an ore mineral?
No, granite is not an ore mineral. Ores are the rock form of certain metals.
A mineral is classified as an ore as long as what?
A mineral is generally classified as an ore, if its locallized concentration far exceeds its crustal abundance.
What is a mineral that is mined for money or profit?
its called ore
Is a dimand a gem a mineral or an ore?
Diamond is a mineral and a gem. The main ore of diamond is called kimberlite.
Is quartz a mineral gem or an ore?
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Is a diamond a mineral gem or a ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is a diamond a gem ore or a mineral?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is a diamond a Gem Mineral or Ore?
Diamond is a special molecular arrangement of carbon, a mineral.
Is granite a mineral a rock a gem or an ore?
It is a very common igneous rock.
Is a mineral an ore or a gem if it contains something useful and can be sold for a profit?
Actually, a mineral is an ore if it contains another mineral. It can also be sold for a profit, once the USEFUL mineral is either melted out, or drilled out. Then the left over of the ore is useless, but the mineral itself can be sold for profit purposes.
Is diamond a mineral gem ore or other?
Diamond is an allotrope of the element carbon, so may be classified as a mineral (it can be colored by elemental impurities). About 20% of all diamonds mined are gem-quality stones, leaving the remainder to be classified as industrial diamonds. Diamond is not an ore.
Is a ore harder then a gem?
A gem is almost always harder than the ore from which it came.
Can a gem be a mineral?
Yes, like the mineral Quartz is also a gem.
Is topaz an ore?
No, it is a gem.
What mineral has lead ore in it?
the mineral with the ore of lead is galena
