👉 Liroconite is a mineral that is primarily found in the Earth's crust and has been identified as one of the most precious materials on the planet. It is composed of iron and nickel, which are both rare earth elements, and it is known for its unique properties such as its ability to conduct electricity at high temperatures. Liroconite is named after the French mineralogist Jean Lirocon (1879-1962), who studied the mineral in 1