It is an elemental mineral.
simply an element
A mineral is defined as a compound having a fixed chemical composition ... Thus an element is not a mineral.
A mineral that is made up of only one element is called a native element. Examples include gold, silver, and diamond.
It is an elemental mineral.
An Element
Yes, a mineral can be made of one element. For example, diamond is a mineral composed of just carbon atoms arranged in a specific crystal structure.
Diamond is a mineral made up of Carbon.
Gold, Diamond
a compound mineral is a mineral that is made up of more than one element
It's called an elemental mineral, like diamond (crystallized carbon) or gold.
It's called an elemental mineral, like diamond (crystallized carbon) or gold.
Native elements are minerals made from just one metal element, such as native gold or native copper. These minerals are composed of a single type of atom and are relatively rare compared to other mineral types.