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La
Lanthanum
- Z
- 57
- Mass
- 138.905
- 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.