What is the difference between minerals and ores? Explain.

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Minerals are naturally occurring inorganic solids with a crystalline structure and a definite range of chemical formula. [1 Mark]

Ores are concentrations of minerals in rock that are high enough to be economically extracted for use.
All ores are minerals, but all minerals are not necessarily ores.[1 Mark]

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