An ore is not a single mineral species but a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can be profitably extracted. It consists of valuable minerals, often sulfides or oxides, embedded in a matrix of non-valuable gangue minerals.
All properties
- Colors
- Rarity
- Common
- Uses
- Industrial, Collector
- Host rock
- Various
Where rockhounds find ore
1 mapped spotsClassic worldwide localities
- global
Field-hunting tip
Look in various country — that is the host setting where ore typically forms. In the U.S., the densest reported localities are in Montana — start trip planning there.
Common questions
Where is ore found?+
Notable localities include global.
Can I find ore in the United States?+
RockHoundR maps 1 ore rockhounding spots across 1 U.S. states — the top states are Montana.
What kind of rock does ore form in?+
Ore typically forms in various. Working float back to the host body is the standard way to chase a fresh occurrence.
What is ore used for?+
Ore is used in industrial, collector.
Find ore on the map
RockHoundR shows mapped rockhounding spots, access rules, and lets you log every find.
