Is Real Kryptonite Found in a Mine?

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Researchers from Rio Tinto discovered a new mineral, identified as sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide, which could not be matched with any known substances. This prompted collaboration with Dr. Stanley for further analysis. Interestingly, a search using the mineral's chemical formula revealed a connection to kryptonite, specifically a fictional case of kryptonite stolen by Lex Luthor. The discussion humorously speculates about the mineral's properties, likening it to "White Kryptonite," which is known to affect plant life, and highlights the various types of kryptonite in popular culture.
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...Researchers from mining group Rio Tinto discovered the unusual mineral and enlisted the help of Dr Stanley when they could not match it with anything known previously to science...

Towards the end of my research I searched the web using the mineral's chemical formula - sodium lithium boron silicate hydroxide - and was amazed to discover that same scientific name, written on a case of rock containing kryptonite stolen by Lex Luthor...[continued]
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6584229.stm

All persons possessing superpowers are requested to report for testing. Capes will be provided.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/6584229.stm

All persons possessing superpowers are requested to report for testing. Capes will be provided.

But wait, this new mineral is white. Thus it must be "White Kryptonite", and, as everyone knows, White Kryptonite only affects plant life. :wink:
 
Looks a bit silvery from the side. So it'll either only kill plants or turn you paranoid.