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'''Zenite''' is a mineral that is useful in countering plant diseases. It is found only on [[Ardana]] in soft ore material, and hand removal is the preferred method of mining.
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'''Zenite''' was a [[mineral]] that was useful in countering [[plant]] [[disease]]s. In [[2269]], it was found only on [[Ardana]] in soft [[ore]] material, and hand removal was the preferred method of [[mining]].
   
However, the Ardanans were apparently unaware that the mineral in its raw state has an undesirable by-product: it emits a colorless and odorless [[gas]] that temporarily impairs synaptic functions, stunting the subject's intelligence and [[emotion]]al control. When the subject is removed from a high concentration of the gas, [[brain]] functions return to normal.
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However, the Ardanans were apparently unaware that the mineral in its raw state had an undesirable byproduct: it emitted a colorless and odorless [[gas]] that temporarily impaired synaptic functions, stunting the subject's intelligence and [[emotion]]al control. When the subject was removed from a high concentration of the gas, [[brain]] functions returned to normal.
   
This medical problem was discovered by Dr. [[Leonard McCoy]], who also learned that a simple air filter is sufficient to prevent exposure. However, the Ardanans were reluctant to accept these facts, and only after concerted diplomatic efforts did they agree to take prescribed safety precautions for mining. ({{TOS|The Cloud Minders}})
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This medical problem was discovered by Dr. [[Leonard McCoy]], who also learned that a simple air filter was sufficient to prevent exposure. However, the Ardanans were reluctant to accept these facts, and only after concerted diplomatic efforts did they agree to take prescribed safety precautions for mining. ({{TOS|The Cloud Minders}})
   
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{{bginfo|According to the ''[[Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual]]'' (p. 19), the element zenite (spelled zienite in the reference book), symbol Zi, atomic weight 318, atomic number 118, was discovered and known to the ancients on Ardana.}}
:''It is possible that the [[planet]]'s aristocratic population was aware of the problem and used it to subjugate the [[Troglyte]]s. The [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701)|''Enterprise'']] pushed the issue and forced [[Ardana]] to confront the problem officially.''
 
   
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Revision as of 01:45, 5 April 2016

Zenite

Zenite

Zenite was a mineral that was useful in countering plant diseases. In 2269, it was found only on Ardana in soft ore material, and hand removal was the preferred method of mining.

However, the Ardanans were apparently unaware that the mineral in its raw state had an undesirable byproduct: it emitted a colorless and odorless gas that temporarily impaired synaptic functions, stunting the subject's intelligence and emotional control. When the subject was removed from a high concentration of the gas, brain functions returned to normal.

This medical problem was discovered by Dr. Leonard McCoy, who also learned that a simple air filter was sufficient to prevent exposure. However, the Ardanans were reluctant to accept these facts, and only after concerted diplomatic efforts did they agree to take prescribed safety precautions for mining. (TOS: "The Cloud Minders")

According to the Star Fleet Medical Reference Manual (p. 19), the element zenite (spelled zienite in the reference book), symbol Zi, atomic weight 318, atomic number 118, was discovered and known to the ancients on Ardana.