Here's why:

* Native Minerals: These minerals occur in nature in their pure, uncombined form. They are not chemically bonded to other elements.

* Gold: Gold is a highly unreactive metal that rarely forms compounds. Therefore, it's often found in its pure, native form. You can find gold nuggets, veins, and flakes in the earth.

Other examples of native minerals include:

* Copper (Cu)

* Silver (Ag)

* Platinum (Pt)

* Sulfur (S)

* Carbon (C) - in the form of diamond or graphite