Question

How do minerals differ from ores?

Answer 1

Ores: metal/coal (iron, gold, coal)

Mineral: not metal, (Granite, limestone,

Answer 2

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.