What's the difference between an ore mineral and other minerals and between an ore and other kinds of rock?

The difference between ore minerals and other minerals lies in their economic value and use. Ore minerals, such as native copper and magnetite, contain valuable substances that can be extracted, making them crucial resources for industries and technologies. In contrast, other minerals, such as quartz and feldspar, do not contain significant quantities of valuable substances and are not economically viable for extraction. Similarly, the primary difference between ore and other kinds of rocks is the presence and amount of economically valuable substances. Ores contain mineral deposits with sufficient concentrations of these substances for extraction, while other rocks, like sandstone and granite, do not and serve other non-extraction-related purposes.