What are the differences between Minerals and Ores?

The differences between Minerals and Ores are as follows:

Minerals	Ores
1. The naturally occurring metals that are present in the earth’s crust are known as Minerals.	1. Ores is the rock from which is usually used to extract metals in a convenient and economical way. Ore has a composition that is definite.
2. All Minerals are not present as ores.	2. All ores present in nature are a type of minerals.
3. Minerals are native forms in which metals exist.	3. Ores are mineral deposits.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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