Xunaakt

Properties

Material Characteristics

-found in cubic veins of raw material
-blue, purple and turquoise iridescent shine when it's polished
-when found raw, it's a dusty purple, mauve-ish colour
-makes a low pitched ringing sound when you're within half a mile of it

Physical & Chemical Properties

-poisonous when unrefined
-if you touch it or ingest it, your throat will swell and your inner organs will start to bleed. This causes your body to reject it, which means that you will immediately start to throw up. You'll bleed out with the next half an hour.
-fine spikes, like fibreglass, giving the metal the illusion of a smooth surface
-feels like really sharp tingling
-When refined it is stronger than steel
-also, when refined it is safe to touch

Compounds

-typically mixed with other metals to strengthen them
-the outer layer can be harvested to mix into poison
-some tribes believe that ingesting the metal makes them stronger so they add it to soups and take it in small chunks

Geology & Geography

Within Adonis, it can be found everywhere in small deposits. Typically found ten miles below the surface, the closest being five meters.

Origin & Source

The Xunaakt metal is found in veins surrounded by common stone or lava rock in all regions of Adonis. However, it is extremely rare to find without the right knowledge and safety equipment.

Type

Metal