What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?

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What is an ore? Where are the ores of metallic minerals generally located?

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answered Jan 19, 2018 by Ankit Agarwal (28,847 points) 7 32 68
 
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A rock from which a particular mineral can be profitably extracted is called ore. The ores of metallic minerals are generally located in igneous rocks and metamorphic rocks.

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