First Unconventional Superconductor Found in Nature

Scientists at Ames National Laboratory discover miassite, a rare mineral with unconventional superconductivity.

Miassite, discovered near the Miass River in Russia, is the first known mineral to exhibit unconventional superconductivity.
This discovery challenges the belief that unconventional superconductivity is not a natural phenomenon.
Miassite's superconductivity was confirmed through advanced tests, including the London penetration depth and the introduction of defects.
The mineral's properties are similar to high-temperature superconductors, potentially leading to more sustainable superconductor technology.
Understanding miassite's superconductivity could unlock new, economically viable applications for superconductors.