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Native Element

A mineral made up of just one element.

 
Nickel

A silvery white metal that is very resistant and stable at ambient temperatures.

 
Nitrates

Minerals containing the Nitrate (NO3) radical as a major component.

 
Nodular

Small rounded mineral mass shaped like a lump, often found with concentric growth rings. Pisolitic nodules are pebble to marble size; while, Oolitic nodules are smaller sand to pebble sized nodules.

 
Non-metallic

Having a luster not like metal.

 
Nugget

A rounded or irregular lump of a mineral, usually a native metal.

 
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