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What is the difference between minerals and ores?
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| Minerals | Ores |
| Minerals are naturally occurring substances that can be found around the world. | The mineral which contains high percentage of the metal and from which the metal can be extracted economically is called an ore. |
| All minerals are not ores. | All ores are minerals. |
| Minerals are the natural forms in which metals may be found. | Ores are the mineral depositions. |
| For example, salts, solids, siliceous matter etc. | For example, zinc, bauxite, and cinnabar etc. |
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