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Q: Rocks rich in metals are known as?
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Are metals are found in rocks called ores?

Yes metals are found in rocks called ores. Most metals are more reactive and are found combined with other elements in rocks.


When was Rich Rocks created?

Rich Rocks was created on 2011-05-17.


Are ores and rocks minerals or metals?

Ores are mineral deposits that contain metals in concentrated form. Rocks can also contain minerals, but not all rocks are considered to be minerals. Metals are elements that are typically extracted from ores through mining and processing.


Igneous rocks that are dense and dark colored they form from magma that is rich in iron and magnesium and poor in silica?

These types of igneous rocks are commonly known as mafic rocks. They have a high density due to the presence of minerals like olivine, pyroxene, and amphibole, which are rich in iron and magnesium. Examples include basalt and gabbro.


What type of solid rock forms on a volcano from the lava during an eruption?

Igneous rocks are formed after solidification of lava (Magma inside earth). They are rich in metals as metals are found deep in earth and hence they come out in molten state with the lava.


Where are volcanoes with silica-rich and quartz-rich rocks found?

Italy


What 3 regions are metals found and mined in?

Metals are found and mined in three main regions: Australia, Africa, and South America. These regions are known for their rich mineral reserves and host a wide variety of metals, including gold, iron, copper, and nickel.


Where do we find mafic rocks?

Pertaining to rocks rich in dark, ferromagnesian minerals.


What are somethings that can not float in water?

rocks, metals ect.


Light-colored igneous rocks that are rich in aluminum potassium silicon and sodium are called what rocks?

Felsic rocks are light-colored igneous rocks rich in aluminum, potassium, silicon, and sodium. Examples include granite and rhyolite.


Potassium rich feldspar rocks?

barium


What are some sources of metals?

Metals dissolved from rocks, enter sea Introduced by hydrothermal vents Organisms use metals in ratios from sea