NASA: WASS

NASA has discovered a new kind of unique mineral on a rare meteorite found in Antarctica in the '60s.

New Type of Mineral in Historic Meteorite
It turns scientists into slavering all devouring monsters
"The new mineral was discovered within the meteorite officially designated Yamato 691 enstatite chondrite. The meteorite was discovered the same year as other landmark meteorites Allende and Murchison and the return of the first Apollo lunar samples. The study of meteorites helps define our understanding of the formation and history of the solar system.
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a mineral formed from only two elements, sulfur and titanium, yet it possesses a unique crystal structure that has not been previously observed in nature..."

they named it WASSonite.

It is good to know NASA researchers keep their sense of humour in these later, trying times.

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Oh sure, you all laugh now, but when they turn into zombies don't come crying to me to borrow my chainsaw.

useing two parts to form a crystal very nice,believe it or not i use only one part to form a crystal.

By louis daye (not verified) on 09 Apr 2011 #permalink