Serbian mineral Jadarite resembles fictional Kryptonite but is not radioactive

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Scientists identified a rare white mineral called Jadarite in Serbia in 2004. Later analysis showed its chemical makeup closely matches that of Superman's fictional Kryptonite. Unlike the glowing green substance from the comics, Jadarite is neither green nor radioactive. New research indicates the deposit could meet a large share of Europe's lithium demand for electric vehicles. Mining has not gone ahead because of opposition from local residents.

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