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What basic property must an ore possess for it to be mined economically?

1

High density

2

Sufficient concentration of minerals

3

Colorful appearance

4

Grain size uniformity

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Answer

B. Sufficient concentration of minerals

Solution:

An ore must have a sufficient concentration of minerals to make extraction economically viable. Other properties such as color and grain size are less relevant.

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