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  • Feldspar and Hematite: Are They Native Elements? - Mineralogy Explained
    No, feldspars and hematite are not examples of native elements.

    Here's why:

    * Native elements are minerals that occur in their pure, uncombined form. Examples include gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), and sulfur (S).

    * Feldspar is a group of silicate minerals. They are composed of silicon, oxygen, aluminum, and various other elements like sodium, potassium, and calcium.

    * Hematite is an iron oxide mineral. It consists of iron and oxygen, not pure iron.

    Therefore, both feldspar and hematite are compound minerals, not native elements.

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