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Its considered an ore when it contains enough of a useful substance that it can be sold
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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.
What is a mineral that is mined for money or profit?
its called ore
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 metal bearing mineral?
ore
When is a mineral considered an ore?
Its considered an ore when it contains enough of a useful substance that it can be sold
When is a mineral considered a ore?
Its considered an ore when it contains enough of a useful substance that it can be sold
For a mineral to be considered an ore it must meet what?
For a mineral to be considered an ore, it must contain a sufficient concentration of a valuable metal or mineral that can be economically extracted. Additionally, it should be present in a form that allows for efficient extraction and processing. The overall economic feasibility of mining and processing the ore is also a critical factor in its classification.
A mineral is classified as an ore as long as?
It is considered an ore as long as the locallized concentration of the mineral exceeds its crustal abondance.
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.
What mineral has lead ore in it?
the mineral with the ore of lead is galena
What mineral is a tin ore?
The mineral cassiterite is an ore of tin.
A what is a rock that contains a metal or economically useful mineral?
The rock would be considered an ore.
Is ore extracted from a mineral or a mineral extracted from an ore?
An ore is a rock or mineral from which a valuable metal can be obtained through refining processes.
Characteristics of a mineral to an ore mineral?
A mineral that is useful and economically viable to extract and purify is an 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.
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.
