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So I’ve been thinking a lot about what Netherite could be in real life — and I don’t think it’s platinum like most people say.
Here’s why: • It’s black in color (platinum is silver). • It’s lava-resistant (lava = ~1200°C), so it must have a very high melting point. • It’s rare, but not impossible to find. • You need gold to craft it.
The only metal I found that fits all of that is zirconium. • It forms a black oxide layer when heated — explaining the black color. • It melts at 1855°C, so it easily survives lava. • It’s used in nuclear reactors because of how strong and heat-resistant it is. • And when combined with gold, you could get something like Netherite: a rare, black, heatproof alloy.
I haven’t seen anyone suggest this before — everyone says platinum or tungsten, but they miss the black color and crafting logic.
So what do you think? Could Netherite = zirconium + gold?
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Here’s why: • It’s black in color (platinum is silver). • It’s lava-resistant (lava = ~1200°C), so it must have a very high melting point. • It’s rare, but not impossible to find. • You need gold to craft it.
The only metal I found that fits all of that is zirconium. • It forms a black oxide layer when heated — explaining the black color. • It melts at 1855°C, so it easily survives lava. • It’s used in nuclear reactors because of how strong and heat-resistant it is. • And when combined with gold, you could get something like Netherite: a rare, black, heatproof alloy.
I haven’t seen anyone suggest this before — everyone says platinum or tungsten, but they miss the black color and crafting logic.
So what do you think? Could Netherite = zirconium + gold?
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