Question
Define the following terms.
- Mineral
- Ore
- Gangue
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Answer
- Mineral: The naturally occurring compounds of elements are known as Mineral.
- Ore: Minerals from which metals can be extracted profitably are known as ores.
- Gaguen: The impurities present in the ore such as sand, rocks etc are non as gangue.
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