What are the differences between minerals and ores?

1. What is the difference between mineral, ore and rock? 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. read more

Naturally occurring substances of metals present in the earth’s crust are called minerals. Minerals which can used to obtain the metal profitably are called ores. read more

• Ore contains minerals. • All ores are minerals, but not all minerals are ores. • Ores are mineral deposits whereas mineral is a native form in which metals exist. • Ores are used to extract metals economically. Therefore, in ores, large amount of metals are present. read more

A mineral is a naturally occurring solid that has a crystalline structure and a definite chemical formula. For example, gibbsite is a mineral of aluminium with the formula "Al(OH)"_3. An ore is a rock that contains minerals in concentrations that are high enough for economical extraction. read more