Scientists think they've found a super-Earth exoplanet dripping with sapphires and rubies
Adorn yourself in precious gemstones, and you’re sure to attract some attention. It’s true not just for people, but for planets as well. In the latest issue of Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, a group of European scientists discuss the discovery of a new exoplanet rich in rubies and sapphires, leading to some exciting new questions about the kind of chemistry and conditions that give rise to such an exotic class of celestial worlds.
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