In 2017, the Curiosity rover found elevated zinc concentrations in Gale Crater, suggesting that there may have been liquid water and hydrothermal activity in the ancient past of Mars.
This mod adds zinc deposits to Mars and Glacio, bridging Create and Ad Astra.
I've tested for compatibility with Mekanism, and this mod works with both JAOPCA and More Mekanism Processing.
Quick facts
- Edition: Minecraft Java
- File type: .jar
- Minecraft version listed: 1.20.1
- How to install: Install the matching mod loader (Forge, Fabric or NeoForge) for your Minecraft version. → Download the .jar. → Put it in the .minecraft/mods folder and launch that loader profile.
- Where to get it: Opens on Modrinth — not every file is mirrored on our own servers.
Install steps are the general flow for this file type — How to install Minecraft Java mods & modpacks walks through it step by step.
Verified by MCModsHub
- Ships as astralzinc-0.1-1.20.1.jar — drop this file into the mods folder
- Download size: 28 KB
- Download link checked 30 Aug 2026 — working
These come from our own check of the pack file, not from the source page.