Mineral Group · 8 minerals
Native Elements & Metals
Minerals
8
Hardness
2-10 Mohs
Crystal Systems
Cubic, Trigonal, Hexagonal +1 more
What Defines the Elements Group
Elements found in their pure, uncombined state in nature. Gold, silver, copper, and platinum occur as native metals. Diamond and graphite are native carbon. Native sulfur forms vivid yellow crystals around volcanoes. These minerals represent nature at its most elemental, literally.
Minerals in This Group

Bismuth
The Rainbow Staircase
Hardness 2.5·Native Element

Diamond
The Invincible
Hardness 10·Native Element (Carbon)

Gold
The Eternal Metal
Hardness 2.5·Native Element

Moissanite
The Space Diamond
Hardness 9.25·Carbide Group

Native Copper
The Builder's Metal
Hardness 2.5·Native Element

Native Sulfur
The Brimstone
Hardness 2·Native Element

Platinum
The Noble Metal
Hardness 4.5·Native Element

Silver
The Moon Metal
Hardness 2.5·Native Element