Science • Astronomy • Curiosity on Instagram: "Electrically Charged Rocks? The Hidden Power of Lithium in Geology⚡️ As geologists often look at rocks for what they tell them about Earth’s history - but some minerals do more than talk. Some... generate power. One of the most fascinating examples? Lithium-bearing minerals like lepidolite and spodumene, known for their piezoelectric and pyroelectric properties. When certain rocks containing lithium-rich minerals are subjected to mechanical pressure

Explaining The Universe on Instagram: "Lithium-ion batteries are rechargeable power sources commonly used in devices like smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. They work by moving lithium ions back and forth between two electrodes—a graphite anode and a lithium metal oxide cathode—through an electrolyte. When the battery is charging, the ions move from the cathode to the anode, and when it’s discharging, they flow back to the cathode, generating an electric current. A thin separator keeps