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, 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.
