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In Chemistry / High School | 2014-07-31

Explain why all ores are minerals but not all minerals are ores.

Asked by Georgann980

Answer (3)

Minerals:Metal bearing substance, found in earth's crust are called minerals Ore:the Minerals which metals can be obtained on a commercial scale are called Ores form this definitions we can understand that ores are minerals which is used to obtain metals so, only all ores are minerals but all minerals are not ores.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

An ore is a type of rock that contains many minerals. But a mineral is just a part of the ore. So all ores are minerals but all minerals are not ores.

Answered by shambu | 2024-06-24

All ores are minerals because they consist of mineral components. However, not all minerals are ores because they do not necessarily contain valuable elements needed for economic extraction. Therefore, the classification of a mineral as an ore is based on its economic viability and concentration of useful elements.
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Answered by shambu | 2024-11-12

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