11th Moon mineral discovered in China’s first lunar meteorite sample study
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China has discovered its 11th new lunar mineral, named Cerium-Magnesium Changesite, found in a 44-gram lunar meteorite. The tiny, transparent, fluorescent mineral could improve LED lighting by boosting brightness and cutting energy use. Scientists plan to recreate it in labs before any real-world use. Each lunar mineral discovered also deepens our understanding of the Moon's geological history.
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