Question

why are all minerals not ores.

Answer 1

Ores are defined as the minerals that contain higher concentrations of certain elements which is most of the time metal. All ores are minerals, and metals can be extracted commercially. But all minerals are not ores because some of the minerals have unwanted substances.

Answer 2

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Ores are defined as the minerals that contain higher concentrations of certain elements which is most of the time metal. All ores are minerals, and metals can be extracted commercially. But all minerals are not ores because some of the minerals have unwanted substances.