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An ore is a rock deposit that contains enough mineral to make it economically feasible to extract and purify to derive a desired product material. Typical ores and their desired material would include, but not be limited to: pyrite-sulfur, malachite-copper, magnetite-iron, molybdenite-molybdenum, bauxite-aluminum, limestone-lime, sandstone-silica.
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What is a mineral that is mined for money or profit?
its called ore
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.
Is an ore considered a mineral?
Its considered an ore when it contains enough of a useful substance that it can be sold
What is a mineral that is mined for money or profit?
its called ore
What is a mineral that occurs in a quantity that is economically worthwhile to mine is called?
The mineral is found as part of the natural rock and is an ore, as in copper ore, iron ore, and so on.
What do you call a rock that contain s a high concentration of valuable mineral?
it is called an ore
The process of turning an ore into a useful mineral is called?
smelting
A rich deposit of a valuable mineral is called an?
A rich deposit of a valuable mineral is called an ore deposit. These deposits contain high concentrations of the mineral sought after by mining companies. The extraction and processing of these ores are critical for obtaining the valuable mineral.
What mineral used in making money?
A mineral resource that can be mined and processed at a profit is called an ore.
What is a layer of ore called?
A layer of ore is called a mineral deposit or an ore deposit. It is a concentration of ore minerals within the Earth's crust that can be economically extracted for use in various industries.
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.
What is it called when a mineral deposits large enough and pure enough to be mined called?
Ore
What is a mineral that is called if it contains something that is useful and sold for a profit?
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.
