zptném
Zptném is a mineral described in speculative geology as a rare, complex silicate with substantial transition-metal content. Its name is derived from the fictional Zptná region where it was first identified. In natural samples, zptném appears as compact prismatic crystals or as dense, microcrystalline masses with a metallic luster and a dark steel-gray surface that can show iridescent tarnish. The mineral's chemistry is variable, with silicon-oxygen frameworks commonly interlaced by iron, titanium, and other transition metals, leading to a wide compositional range.
Typical properties include a hardness around 6 to 7 on the Mohs scale and a relatively high
Occurrence is restricted to hydrothermal vein systems and skarns associated with magmatic intrusions in the Zptná
Discovery and naming: Zptném was first described in 2072 by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. A.
Uses and significance: The variable metal content and structure give zptném potential as a catalytic material