Ore is the mineral from which the metal is conveniently and economically extracted. Ore has definite composition.
Mineral vs Ore
Mineral
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Ore
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| Naturally occurring substances of metals present in the earth’s crust are called minerals. | Minerals which can used to obtain the metal profitably are called ores. |
| All minerals are not ores. | All ores are essentially minerals too. |
Example: Clay is the mineral of Aluminium. | Examples: Bauxite and Cryolite are the main ores of Aluminium |