Get ready to meet Jinxiuite 🎉 – the latest mineral officially approved by the International Mineralogical Association and discovered in southern China's Guangxi region. Here's the lowdown:
What's Jinxiuite?
- Composition: nickel, bismuth, sulfur, antimony, arsenic
- Born in the Longhua deposit, Jinxiu Yao Autonomous County, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
- Crystal formation: replaces older nickel minerals to form a stable new structure
Why It Matters
- High-grade deposit: around 17.5% nickel & 1.5% cobalt – way above global benchmarks
- Tech impact: nickel and cobalt are key for EV batteries and smartphones 🔋
- Resource security: cobalt often relies on imports, so local finds are a big win
Next Steps
- Test metal extraction efficiency
- Build exploration models using Jinxiuite as an indicator
From powering your e-scooter in Jakarta to fueling midnight coding in Bangalore, this discovery could reshape Asia's battery game. Stay tuned 🚀
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China's newly discovered mineral officially named 'Jinxiuite'
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