Discovered in 30 locations — what is the rarest mineral in the world.
In Germany, a rare mineral called humboldtin was accidentally discovered. This unique mineral consists of iron, carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen, and forms as a result of the interaction between iron-containing rocks and natural acids. Researchers found humboldtin in the Matthias mine near Schwandorf after examining an archival letter lost in 1949.
More about the discovery
Using the archival letter, scientists discovered that humboldtin is located in the Matthias mine. Geologists found this rare mineral by analyzing yellow fragments found in the mine under the guidance of Roland Eichhorn.
Why is humboldtin so rare
Humboldtin is extremely rare due to its unique formation conditions. Soft with a yellow sheen, this mineral was first described by the German researcher Alexander von Humboldt in 1821. Humboldt had a significant influence on the development of science in the fields of geology, climatology, and ecology.
In Germany, scientists discovered the rare mineral humboldtin, which has a unique structure and forms under special conditions. This discovery will help expand knowledge about the chemical composition and origin of this amazing mineral.Read also
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