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List some differences between minerals and ores.

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Some of the differences between minerals and ores are as follows:

1. Minerals contain a low percentage of metal while ores contain a large percentage of metal.

2. Metals cannot be extracted easily from minerals. On the other hand, ores can be used for the extraction of metals.

3. All minerals cannot be called as ores, but all ores are minerals.


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