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Moon samples reveal magnetic mineral never before seen naturally

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What happened

A groundbreaking discovery by researchers has unveiled a new magnetic mineral, γ-Fe, found in lunar samples from the Chang'e-6 mission.

This remarkable find sheds light on the ancient magnetic environment of the Moon, now long lost.

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  • A groundbreaking discovery by researchers has unveiled a new magnetic mineral, γ-Fe, found in lunar samples from the Chang'e-6 mission.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 18:20:00 UTC.

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