Discovering Earth's Rarest Mineral: A Singular Find
Kyawthuite, the world's rarest mineral, was discovered in Myanmar's Mogok region and is unique with only one known specimen. This reddish-orange crystal, weighing 1.61 carats, is a bismuth-antimony oxide formed under rare geological conditions. Officially recognized in 2015, it is housed in the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. The discovery highlights Myanmar's rich mineral deposits but also raises ethical concerns due to the region's political instability and mining practices.
