Mods/The Aether/Zanite Ore

Zanite can replace any other material in crafting. It gets more durable every time you use it. It can be used to create weapons, tools, and armor. It is like Iron in the Overworld. Zanite is a relatively rare mineral. It is found in approximately 0.72% of stone from rows 2-61. Most players prefer using Zanite Tools over other types of tools due to Zanite's comparative commonness, good durability, and ability to mine almost all of the game's blocks.

Zanite ore requires a Skyroot, Holystone, Zanite, or Gravitite pickaxe to successfully extract. Zanite Ore is found commonly in Cliffs. A player created mine rarely picks up Zanite ore. Zanite Ore is also found near subterranean lava lakes. No aether ore may be in the overworld.

Zanite ore is often used in player traps as it can be mined and replaced in its raw form.

Uses
You can use Zanite to make Zanite tools and armor that become more efficient as they are used, therefore a Zanite pick at low durability will mine quickly. Commonly, players with a Zanite tool (Pick, Shovel, etc.) at low durability in the Aether will mine down through their floating isle. Mining on two or more blocks may prevent this. But mostly used for tools.