Minerals are present in the natural environment. They can be found on earths surface and underground. They are homogenous solids, and they have regular structures. Minerals are found in rocks, ores, and natural mineral deposits. For example, hematite and magnetite are found in iron ores. Ores contain minerals in a form of rock. Mostly ores contain minerals with metal elements. For example, there are iron ores, magnesium ores, gold ores etc. Sometimes.