turnausten

Turnausten is a rare and unique mineral discovered in 2019, named after the fictional character TURN, a character from the video game "Undertale." The mineral was found in a mine in the Czech Republic and is composed of a complex mixture of elements, including uranium, thorium, and rare earth metals. Its chemical formula is (U,Th)(REE)2(SiO4)2O2, where REE represents the rare earth elements.

Turnausten is notable for its vibrant green color, which is a result of the presence of uranium and thorium. It is also radioactive, with a specific activity of approximately 1000 Bq/g. Due to its rarity and radioactive properties, turnausten is not used in any practical applications and is primarily of interest to mineralogists and collectors.

The discovery of turnausten has sparked interest in the scientific community, as it provides insights into the geological processes that lead to the formation of rare minerals. Further research is ongoing to better understand the mineral's properties and potential uses.