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Old April 9th, 2006, 01:02
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There's a list of some ore names here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ore

I don't think there is a systematic naming system for ores. If there is, geologists would be the ones who could help you. Chemists are less likely to be able to do so.