Miner

Miners usually did all of the work in their field, from mining ore, separation and smelting.

Categories of Rocks and Minerals

Very Soft Rock and Minerals

Limestone, Some marble, Talc, Chalk, Coal, Clay, Salt.

Softer Rocks and Minerals

Granite, Some marble, Slate.

Harder Rocks and Minerals

Quartz, Topaz, Diamond, Basalt, Sandstone, Flint.

Tools Used

Shovel
Pickaxe
Hammer
Wedge

For reference - a 5ft x 5ft block of stone has a volume of 125 cubic ft.
A typical humanoid with moderate strength can mine (with adequate breaks) 75 cubic ft of very soft stone, 50 cubic ft of soft stone or 25 cubic ft of hard stone per 8 hour shift.