Ores a naturally occurring solid material from which a metal or valuable mineral can

be profitably extracted.

Metals a solid material that is typically hard, shiny, malleable, fusible, a.nd ductile,
with good electrical and thermal conductivity

Nonmetals an element or substance that is not a metal.

Gemstones a precious or semiprecious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a
piece of jewelry.