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Scientists announce a new mineral species, Pyrope-(Mn), identified in Arizona on July 3, 2026.

Scientists find mantle xenoliths retain deep-water signatures even after eruption.

Researchers identified a new niobium mineral from China’s Bayan Obo deposit, revealing insights into the formation of rare‑earth and niobium ores.

Belley and Broders discovered a substantial corundum deposit within rhyolitic ignimbrite at Rock Creek, Montana.

The new kit lets children excavate 20 real fossils and gemstones for hands‑on learning.

Researchers Belley and Goodsuhm analyzed trace elements in fine‑grained sapphires from Rock Creek, Montana, revealing patterns linked to their geological formation.

Three new mineral species were described in the latest issue of the European Journal of Mineralogy.

In situ Raman spectroscopy shows that heating fluorophlogopite triggers potassium mobilization near 600 K, hydrogen delocalisation above 1100 K, and iron oxidation beyond 1300 K.

Researchers identified a new niobium mineral, xianhuaite‑(Ce), at China’s Bayan Obo deposit, detailing its composition and structure and its implications for ore‑forming processes.

A fluorine‑rich magma melts Lappeenranta marble, forming novel minerals.

A new educational kit lets children excavate 20 real fossils and gems guided by National Geographic experts.

Researchers reveal how boron bonds vary in granitic melts, enabling better tracking of magmatic–hydrothermal processes.