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Curious about Vibranium?

Watch the fascinating video

Dr. Aaron Celestian Vibranium

Published April 2, 2018

We're curious about vibranium, the incredible fictional metal used to make the Black Panther's suit. What are its properties? How did it get here? And most importantly, how do metals in real life compare? Mineral Sciences Curator Aaron Celestian is on the case!