Zircons are common, hardy minerals that can be found in rocks up to 4 billion years old. Their structure and texture can reflect the conditions in which they formed, earning them a reputation as nature’s time capsules. And according to new research, with the power of machine learning, scientists can mine zircon textures to identify valuable mineral deposits.
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Source: Phys.org