EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -A mineral deposit containing one or more minerals that can be extracted profitably is called an ore. Many minerals are commonly found together (e.g. quartz and gold; molybdenum, tin and tungsten; copper, lead and zinc; platinum and palladium).

Detailed explanation-2: -Metals that occur naturally in the earth’s crust are called minerals. Minerals that can profitably be used to get the metal are called ores.

Detailed explanation-3: -Some ores are valued for their mineral properties, some for the elements they contain, and others because they contain valuable gems. The best ore deposits are those containing large amounts of ore minerals. The best metal ore minerals are those that contain large amounts of metals of value.

Detailed explanation-4: -The naturally occurring material from which a mineral or minerals of economic value can be extracted. Usually minerals, especially metals, are mined first in ore form, then refined later.

Detailed explanation-5: -Gangue Minerals. minerals that have no commercial value.