General Principles and Processes of Isolation of ElementsMinerals, ores and gangue 1 2019 Odisha Easy Identify the incorrect statement. A The scientific and technological process used for isolation of the metal from its ore is known as metallurgy B Minerals are naturally occurring chemical substances in the earth's crust C Ores are minerals that may contain a metal D Gangue is an ore contaminated with undesired materials Check Answer Detailed Solution The contaminated undesired material present in an ore is called gangue; gangue is not the ore itself.