Gemstones and Minerals

Gemstones on Zanzus aren't like the ones on Earth, with some exceptions, such as Aquamarine, Gemstones are completely unique to Zanzus. Names like Lapis, Peridot, etc. are just that. Names. These gemstones are sorted by use.

## Power-Producing

### Energite

Named for its ability to produce electricity, often referred to more simply as "The Power Stone", Energite is the thing that keeps many parts of Zanzus running smoothly. It's very commonly found in the floating islands of Lightola, those Elementals discovering the stone. Its original name was "Gold" for its coloring, however, upon discovering its abilities to power machinery, it was renamed Energite. It does not work underwater, strangely.

### Aquamarine

Yes, this is a stone on Earth, and though it looks the same as our Aquamarine, its uses are vastly different. Remember how Energite can't be used underwater? Well, this stone can. It powers everything in Aquarip, and its power is constant until shattered into tiny pieces. Even then, these shards can be used like AA batteries. It is typically found on an underwater cliffside near the territory Leafly and Aquarip share.

## Armor & Such

### Liper

Liper is a steel-esque metal, often made for armor. It is generally light-weight and pale white, but can be dyed rather easily in different colors if you know what you're doing. It is typically used for horn and claw covers during duels on places like Dritura and Falecea, where they're still kind of stuck in Medieval times, though *can* be used for jewelry, it's predominant use is Armor.

### Larifur

Like Liper, Larifur is usually used for armor, but usually body armor, rather than covers. It can also be dyed, but its a bit heavier and thicker than Liper.

## Jewelry

### Drandite

Drandite, named after the 'lesser' of the dominant species on Zanzus, is a malleable mineral, often used for decorations, jewelry, etc. It comes in a variety of colors, though it's usually a solid color. Blue, Red, and Yellow are the most common, and Purple, Pink, and Orange are rarer. It's kind of like clay, soft and malleable, but firm when heated up.

### Clevonite

Clevonite is a highly expensive gemstone, coming in green, light blue, and pink.

## Healing Stones

Some gemstones may heal Elementals, but these stones may only do this once they interact with a Gem, Rock, Archangel, or Light Elemental, and they must be blessed via Alternative Magic.

### Vixenium

Vixenium, named after the term for a female Droggon, once Blessed, are supposed to help with heat cycle intensity and period pains, both of which are generally difficult to deal with.

The stones are generally red and are worn as a necklace,

### Berunium

Berunium is a pink and white gemstone that is supposed to help with pains In Plant Elementals, from their special organs hurting to just them having headaches.

### Sephorite

Sephorite is a gemstone that comes in different shades of blue and is supposed to help clear the mind and boost moods.

## Magic-Related Gemstones

Some Gemstones boost the amount of Aether an Elemental possesses just by being in contact with their Magic Fields. These gems can be made into jewelry and worn as necklaces, bracelets, etc.

However, these stones may only do this once they interact with a Gem, Rock, Archangel, or Light Elemental, and they must be blessed via Alternative Magic.

### Webbatite

This stone has the ability to boost the amount of Aether that **Water** Elementals posses. It does this by coming into contact with the Aether field that surrounds the Elemental, connecting to its own field.

### Vivovskyite

This stone has the ability to boost the amount of Aether that **Air** Elementals posses. It does this by coming into contact with the Aether field that surrounds the Elemental, connecting to its own field. This Gem is also used as casual jewelry due to its light-weight properties and beautiful, shiny colors.

### Carnakite

This stone has the ability to boost the amount of Aether that **Fire** Elementals posses. It does this by coming into contact with the Aether field that surrounds the Elemental, connecting to its own field.

### Sinatite

Sinatite is a stone that has the ability to boost the amount of Aether that any Elemental belonging to the **Latter of the Six** (Shadow, Undead, Devil) has.

### Sasatite

Sasatite is a stone that has the ability to boost the amount of Aether that any Elemental belonging to the **Former of the Six** (Light, Psychic, Archangel) has.

### Dulimite

Dulimite is a type of gemstone named after it's ability to dull the powers of an Elemental. It's extremely expensive and illegal to posses outside of law enforcement on most of Zanzus, and they come with varying power levels. Stronger stones can render the ability to shift and use powers completely useless.