Rellium

Rellium is a soft, brittle metallic ore that can be broken quite easily by most humans at least 12 years old. Though it is a superb conductor and able to withstand temperatures of up to 180°C before it begins to melt.
Rellium is a highly conductive material able to seemingly amplify, though slightly, any electrical signal sent into it. Making it highly sought after for electronics to create transistors and circuit pathways for computer systems. In fact, without it's discovery, artificial intelligence as it's known today wouldn't exist. Previously used conductors for computer systems were not fast, or durable enough to transmit data fast enough for AI to respond to new stimuli.

Properties

Geology & Geography

Veins of the ore are typically found 20-50 feet below the surface of the planet. It's a relatively rare mineral. So far, only 20 planets have been found to have it. though they consistently find large amounts of it, making it's supply fairly generous.

History & Usage

Discovery

First discovered by the Tazanians around 2720 OER they sold the mining rights to the largest deposit they discovered to a Canopan company that discovered the true properties of the mineral and developed over a dozen technological patents based on the mineral.

Everyday use

Computer chips and various other processors used in a lot of technologies.

Distribution

Trade & Market

All tech companies need this mineral to develop and manufature modern technologies.

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Type

Ore/Mineral

Rarity

Not a common element to find on a planet, but when it's found, it's usually in large amounts.

Color

Metallic grey, with a blue sheen if the light hits it the right way.

Boiling / Condensation Point

268°C

Melting / Freezing Point

180°C

Common State

Dust in surface soil or water. Veins of ore under ground.

Never overlook it

Discovery of a new source of rellium can be an excellent windfall of funds. Depending on the size of the deposit, millions can be made by selling the mining rights.