Metal-rich minerals precipitate out of hydrothermal vents at mid-ocean ridge crests.These minerals form ores of all of the following metals,except

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Gold is not typically formed in significant quantities at mid-ocean ridge crests from hydrothermal vents. The minerals that precipitate from these vents are usually rich in metals like copper, iron, and zinc, but not gold. Gold is more commonly found in other geological settings, such as in veins within rocks or in sedimentary deposits.

Metal-Rich Minerals Precipitate Out of Hydrothermal Vents at Mid-Ocean Ridge