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 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)
Whether brass, however, is found as a native metal or not, cannot be ascertained with any surety.
From De Re Metallica, Translated from the First Latin Edition of 1556 by Agricola, Georgius
It is by presence of mind in untried emergencies that the native metal of a man is tested.
From Familiar Quotations A Collection of Passages, Phrases, and Proverbs Traced to Their Sources in Ancient and Modern Literature by Bartlett, John
Platinum, like gold, occurs chiefly as the native metal.
From The Economic Aspect of Geology by Leith, C. K. (Charles Kenneth)
