Why can we find native GOLD, but not other metals?

Geology lesson of the day, metal oxides, and why non oxidizing metals can be found in the environment.

Yes other native metals do exist, but the degree they oxidize greatly effects how long the stick around in the environment. NAtive Silver and Native copper in streams and rivers go away fast because the oxidation wears off fast. In a dry dessert environment they stick around longer. However they still slowly go away, unlike gold which stays around basically for ever.

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