Bahtoanite (From Voehn 'Chaneci'bahtoavz')
Public geological record
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Bahtoanite is a mineral commonly found on many planets, especially along the Asurla’s Arm and Dragon’s Tail galactic arms. It’s so far been determined to only be present on planets that also features the solagen chemical element and conversely lacks nitrogen.
The characteristic blue to violet skin coloration of the Lusoyan and many other solagen-breathing species comes from a mutation caused by long-term exposure/intake of the mineral.
Etmyology & Definition
Bahtoanite is the Eörpan-derived form of the Voehn word ‘Chaneci’bahtoavz’, which is the original name the Lusoyans first gave this chemical element. The Lusoyan word loosely translates to ‘Chaneci’s Life Crystal’.Discovery
The discovery of Bahtoanite and its properties is attributed to the Lusoyan scientist Lysuamun’Chaneci, although the Ascendancy have not shared their history records that detail the event or explains the motivation behind the mineral’s naming.Properties
Bahtoanite is a non-toxic element whose only known effect is the causation of a genetic mutation often referred to as “blueing” in species living on planets that feature the chemical element in its hydrosphere.Physical Characteristics
In its pure state, bahtoanite is a soft, metallic chemical element with a clear azure color. It belongs to the alkali metals and is common on planets with a type I solagen-base atmosphere. Pure bahtoanite doesn’t appear to exist naturally and has so far only been recreated in laboratory conditions. In nature, bahtoanite has only been found either as a soluble in water and part of the planetary hydrosphere cycle, or as a part of halite.Compounds
Due to its high reactivity, bahtoanite has been found in several types of minerals with different types of salts being prevalent. And among salts, sodium chloride bahtoanite (NaClBh, commonly called ‘sky salt’) is by far the most common, with the Ascendant worlds Lusoya, Cajlu, and Nrosd measured to hold the highest concentrations of it to date.Purpose
Cultural Significance
It’s been long since determined that species with the blueing mutation require a regular supplemental intake of Bahtoanite in order to remain healthy. The minimum dosage varies between species and individuals, but as the element is non-toxic there’s no regulated maximum dosage. The element’s impact on most, if not all, solagen-breathing species’ health and well-being makes learning it’s properties an important part of the education of medical personnel planning on working in multi-species cultures and societies.Industrial Use
Refinement
Bahtoanite is refined from various mined compounds, but the process of separating the element from the rest considered expensive and inefficient as the ratio of actual pure bahtoanite extracted from a volume is very low. While there exist means of extracting bahtoanite from other sources, all these methods are considered a lot more aggressive that may have a significant impact on a planet’s biosphere. And as environmental impact is a highly prioritized concern in the Ascendancy where most of these industries are located and has resulted in a continued refusal from the Ascendancy’s government to test and implement any alternate methods despite the fact it’d lead to a massive increase in production efficiency.Manufacture & Products
Refined Bahtoanite
Also called Pure Bahtoanite. It’s primarily made from chemically processed sky salt by separating the bahtoanite mineral from the sodium chloride and other elements. Manufacturing refined bahtoanite isn’t considered a lucrative venture; The ratio of refined bahtoanite to the volume of processed compounds is very low, and the high solubility and reactivity requires complicated and precise methods and tools. For this reason, production has long remained relatively slow, and the refined bahtoanite was originally exclusively reserved for the production of Ascendancy-controlled prescription medication to individuals that due to work assignments had to live away from their homeworld for extended periods of time. Today, Bahtoanite supplements can be found in most larger apothecaries but is still considered expensive in many regions. There’s been reports that some individuals try to save money by substituting refined bahtoanite supplements with sky salt, which is considered generally ill-advised. As it contains a very small amount of actual bahtoanite individuals who take sky salt instead of real supplements run the risk of ingesting far too much sodium. Within the Ascendancy, refined bahtoanite has also begun to appear in luxury commodities such as certain foodstuffs, drinks and beauty products available to Ascendant citizens with extended privileges.Sky Salt (NaClBh)
Sodium chloride bahtoanite, or sky salt, is a naturally occurring compound that’s found in large concentration on certain planets. Lusoya and Nrosd feature desert regions that are regularly mined for sky salt, while Cajlu extracts it from its vast oceans. The salt is industrially processed to remove impurities and then packaged as a readily and commonly available commodity. Lusoyans consider sky salt far superior to regular salt, though the actual difference in taste is debatable and likely subjective. And while sky salt can vary in translucency and coloration, most will swear by the saying “the clearer and more purely teal in color the higher the salt’s quality”.
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Byproducts & Sideproducts
The primary byproduct of refined bahtoanite is regular salt, sodium chloride, alongside a number of minor elements that can also naturally be found compounding with salt. If possible, the byproducts are sold and shipped to other industries where they can be useful.
by Carole Smile
Elemental Data
Alkali Metal
Included in halite to form Sky Salt (NaClBh)
Cajlu
Lusoya
Nrosd
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