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Chinese researchers have uncovered a previously unknown mineral, not yet found on Earth. Named Changesite-(Y), this diamond-shaped mineral was identified in lunar samples retrieved by the Chang'e-5 lunar probe in 2020. This groundbreaking finding adds to the growing body of knowledge about the Moon's unique geological composition, further fueling lunar exploration endeavors.
Thursday, 8 September, 2022