Minerals are compounds in which metals can be found in nature. Metals in nature can appear as:
autochthonous | Au, Cu, Pt, Ag, Pd, Hg, Ir |
oxides | Fe, Al, Sn, Cr, Mn, W, Cu |
sulphides | Cu, Pb, Zn, Ni, Ag, Co, Sb, Hg, Mo, Cd, Bi |
carbonates | Fe, Zn, Cu, Mg, Mn, Pb |
silicates | Ni, Cu, Zn, Mn |
chlorides | Ag, Cu, Mg, Na, K |
sulphates | Ca, Ba, Sr, Cu |
Generalic, Eni. "Mineral." Croatian-English Chemistry Dictionary & Glossary. 29 June 2022. KTF-Split. {Date of access}. <https://glossary.periodni.com>.
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