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Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic substances that have a crystalline structure and are typically found in solid form. They are usually composed of one or more elements, and are often found in combination with other minerals. Minerals can be identified by their physical characteristics, such as hardness, color, and luster.
Ores are minerals or rocks that contain valuable metals or minerals in concentrations that make them economically viable to extract. Ores are usually found in combination with other minerals and can be mined for their valuable metals or minerals. Ores can be identified by the presence of specific minerals, such as pyrite, chalcopyrite, and magnetite.
The main difference between minerals and ores is that minerals are naturally occurring substances that have a crystalline structure and are typically found in solid form, while ores are minerals or rocks that contain valuable metals or minerals in concentrations that make them economically viable to extract. Minerals are usually composed of one or more elements, while ores are usually found in combination with other minerals. Minerals can be identified by their physical characteristics, such as hardness, color, and luster, while ores can be identified by the presence of specific minerals.