Chemistry
Distinguish between a mineral and an ore.
Metallurgy
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| Mineral | Ore |
|---|---|
| The compounds of various metals found in nature associated with their earthly impurities are called minerals. | The naturally occurring minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably and conveniently are called ores. |
| All minerals are not ores. | All ores are minerals. |
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