Question

what are minerals that are valued because they contain large amounts of a useful element called? ore gem - bearing mineral industrial mineral silicate

Explanation:

Ores are minerals valued for containing large amounts of a useful element. Silicates are a class of minerals based on their chemical - structure. Industrial minerals are used in industrial processes. Gem - bearing minerals are valued for gemstones. But the term for minerals valued for a useful element is ore.

Answer:

ore