# iridium
**iridium** is the strongest and most valuable naturally occuring [metal](wiki:metals). it is found only at great depths, below even mese, and only in small quantities. it is extremely durable and magically valuable, being one of only two naturally occurring metals than can hold entropic enchantments. iridium is used in building a number of especially powerful technologies, and can conduct 10 thaum of ley-current. iridium tools are both strong and fast, though not as fast as cobalt.

the rarity of iridium makes iridium coins, particularly iridium-diamond coins, an excellent value store.

## forms

 * **Iridium Ingot**
  * used in crafting [Enchanters](wiki:enchanting)
  * used in crafting [Farcasters](wiki?name=leylines#farcasting)
 * **Iridium Fragment**
  * used in crafting [Iridium Cables](wiki?name=leylines#cables)
 * **Iridium Powder**
  * as a wand core, gives a reasonable balance between power and durability
  * in [divination](wiki:divination), produces recipes for [worship](wiki:worship)-related items

## dyes
**Iridium Powder** can be used to produce several dye colors.

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