Question

Differentiate between a mineral and an ore​

Answer 1

Answer-

 Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a crystalline structure and a definite range of chemical formula. Ores are concentrations of minerals in rock that are high enough to be economically extracted for use.

Answer 2

★ Minerals :-

Minerals are Compounds found in nature. They are found naturally occurring in nature.

★ Ores :-

Ores are the minerals from which metals are extracted.

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◾ Difference between minerals and ores are :-

1. Minerals :-

• All ores are minerals.
• Minerals make up of rocks.
• There are 4000+ minerals known today.
• There are three types of minerals :- Igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.
• Examples :- quartz, mica, calcite etc.

2. Ores :-

• Ores are the minerals from which metals are extracted.
• All ores are minerals.
• Ore contains good percentage (%) of metal.
• There are four types of ores :- Oxides, sulphides, carbonate ores and halide ores.
• Examples :- cinnabar, an ore of zinc, sphalerite etc.