native metal
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The Bolivian deposits contain the native metal, the oxide, and the carbonate, associated with gold, silver, and tin minerals, in one locality in slates and in another locality in porphyry.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
The native metal crystallizes in the cubic system, the octahedron being the commonest form, but other and complex combinations have been observed.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 2 "Gloss" to "Gordon, Charles George" by Various
The native metal and the sulphide are believed to be formed mainly as primary minerals of igneous origin.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
Platinum, like gold, occurs chiefly as the native metal.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
Copper is found in a number of ores, and also in the native metal.
From The Elements of Geology by Norton, William Harmon
