* Native Element Minerals: These are minerals composed of a single element in its purest form. Examples include gold (Au), silver (Ag), copper (Cu), sulfur (S), and diamond (C).
* Non-Native: This implies something that is not naturally occurring or found in its native state.
Therefore, a "non-native element mineral" would be a contradiction in terms.
What you might be looking for:
* Mineral with a non-native element as a trace component: Most minerals contain trace amounts of other elements. Even if the main component is a native element, it might have impurities of other elements. For example, a gold nugget could contain traces of silver.
* Mineral with a non-native element as a major component: There are many minerals that contain multiple elements, some of which might not be native elements. For example, pyrite (FeS2) contains iron (Fe) and sulfur (S), but sulfur is not a native element mineral in the sense of occurring naturally in its pure form.
To clarify your question, consider:
* What specific mineral are you interested in?
* What is the element you are asking about?
* Are you asking about its presence in a particular sample or generally?
Once you provide more context, I can give you a more specific answer.
