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Putnisite:


It is the newest mineral discovered. It has been discovered by scientists in West Australia.

The new mineral exists as tiny crystals.

It has unique structure and composition. It combines the elements strontium, calcium, chromium, sulphur, carbon, oxygen and hydrogen.The unusual combination of elements is the most unique thing about the new mineral.

it is unclear whether Putnisite will have any practical applications.