ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Stichtite

Okay kiddo, let's talk about stichtite! It's a really cool mineral that comes in different colors like green, purple, and pink. Imagine having a box of crayons with those colors, it's just like that!

Stichtite was first discovered in Australia in a place called Tasmania. People also find it in South Africa and Zimbabwe.

This mineral is like a puzzle -- it's made up of different pieces that fit together perfectly. The pieces are called atoms, and they come from different elements like magnesium, chromium, and oxygen.

Stichtite is really soft, like the texture of a marshmallow. And because it's so soft, people usually don't use it for things like building houses or making jewelry. Instead, they keep it as a special rock to look at and admire.

Sometimes, stichtite can make you feel better too! Some people believe that just looking at it can help you feel calm and relaxed. It's like having a hug from a good friend.

So that's stichtite, a colorful and soft mineral that is a puzzle made up of different atoms. It's found in places like Tasmania, and can make you feel calm and happy just by looking at it. Cool, huh?