Miner's tool is a term used to describe the tools used by miners to extract minerals from the ground. The most common tools used are a PICK, PICKAXE, and SHOVEL. A PICK is a hand tool with a hard head attached perpendicular to the handle, used for breaking up rocks. A PICKAXE is a similar tool, but with a longer handle and a heavier head, used for breaking up harder rocks. A SHOVEL is a tool with a curved blade at the end of a long handle, used for digging and scooping.