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Z 

67

Mass 

164.93

Lifeforce 

Earth

Stable earth — holds form, endures, builds the structures on which all else stands. The slow time of matter, the patience of mountains.

Born in supernova explosions — the death of massive stars scattering their innards across the galaxy.

Family portrait — this element's own portrait is not written yet. Mendeleev left gaps; we label ours.