Science
Scientists discover beautiful blue new mineral petrovite – CNET
It’s not just a pretty face. The mineral could find a use in next-generation rechargeable batteries.
This lovely blue mineral discovered in Russia is named petrovite.
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The world of minerals is just as wild as the world of animals when it comes to discovering new specimens.
A research team led by crystallographer (crystal specialist) Stanislav Filatov at St. Petersburg University found a lovely new entry into the world of minerals: petrovite. Petrovite is beautiful to look at, but it could also help inspire advancements in next-generation batteries.
The bright blue mineral comes from a wild…
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