Metallic ore

From CAMEO
Jump to navigation Jump to search

Description

An igneous or sedimentary rock that contains a metal element in its pure state. Gold, tin, copper and platinum may be found in their metallic states in veins or alluvial deposits. Metallic-type meteorites contain metallic iron, nickel, cobalt, arsenic and manganese.

Synonyms and Related Terms

native ore

Retrieved from "https://cameo.mfa.org/index.php?title=Metallic_ore&oldid=41360"