native metal
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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
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)
The Copper Indians set a great value on this native metal even at the present day, and prefer it to iron for almost every use except that of a hatchet, a knife, and an awl.
From Pioneers in Canada by Wallcousins, E.
