Native element minerals are those elements that occur in nature in uncombined form with a distinct mineral structure. The elemental class includes metals and intermetallic elements, naturally occurring alloys, semi-metals and non-metals. The Nickel–Strunz classification system also includes the naturally occurring phosphides, silicides, nitrides and carbides.
The following elements occur as native element minerals or alloys:
This list uses the Classification of Nickel–Strunz (mindat.org, 10 ed, pending publication).