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Minerals |
Ores |
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Elements or compounds which occur naturally in earth's crust is called Minerals |
Those minerals which contain a very high percentage of a particular metal from which metal can be profitably extracted is called ores. |
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These may or may not contain metals. |
These definitely contain metals. |
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All minerals are not ores |
All ores are minerals. |
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Example : Salt,Clay Marble |
Example : Bauxite,Hematite,Rock Salt |