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What is the process of swirling a mixture containing a valuable mineral to separate the mineral from the rest of the rocks?
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∙ 6y ago
It is known as panning, usually for gold nuggets, using a shallow metal pan.
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Why might an ore containing a valuable mineral might not be worth mining?
In some cases it will cost more to mine and refine the mineral than that mineral is worth. This can occur if the concentration of the mineral is too low, or if it is buried too deep to be accessed cost-effectively. In this case, the mineral resource is techincally not an ore, as by definition, an ore is a mineral resource that can be extracted at a profit.
Is graphite valuable?
As a mineral commodity in relation to other mineral commodities, not especially so. To a manufacturer that depends on graphite and has no substitute mineral, it would be very valuable.
What valuable mineral starts with O?
Opal, (although it's not a true mineral).
What is Pennsylvania's most valuable mineral?
its diamond's,
The mineral that was as valuable as gold in Africa was?
salt
Valuable mineral the first letter is go?
Gold is a valuable mineral
Is jade a less valuable mineral than gold?
yes jade is an less valuable mineral than gold
What is a rock that contains a useful mineral?
A mineral containing a useful substance is an ore. Example: Bauxite is an ore, from which is extracted the commercially valuable metal aluminum.
Why might an ore containing a valuable mineral might not be worth mining?
In some cases it will cost more to mine and refine the mineral than that mineral is worth. This can occur if the concentration of the mineral is too low, or if it is buried too deep to be accessed cost-effectively. In this case, the mineral resource is techincally not an ore, as by definition, an ore is a mineral resource that can be extracted at a profit.
Is graphite valuable?
As a mineral commodity in relation to other mineral commodities, not especially so. To a manufacturer that depends on graphite and has no substitute mineral, it would be very valuable.
What valuable mineral starts with O?
Opal, (although it's not a true mineral).
Is gold the most valuable mineral in the world?
no
The mineral that was as valuable as gold in Africa was?
salt
What is Pennsylvania's most valuable mineral?
its diamond's,
Is dolomite valuable?
is the mineral dolomite valueble
How are ores used as a resource?
Ores contain metals and minerals, sch as iron, tungsten, copper, coal. «Ore» just means a mass of rock containing a mineral or metal more valuable. Does this help?
Is platinum rarest and most valuable mineral?
Yes
