SUBNAUTICA / RESOURCES

Kyanite

An advanced mineral associated with the lava regions and final vehicle technologies.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Kyanite

An advanced mineral associated with the lava regions and final vehicle technologies.

This is an original reference for the first Subnautica. Your current depth rating, oxygen, available tools and navigation route determine when an objective is practical. Follow actual in-game PDA and Fabricator information for any values that vary by version.

PRACTICAL APPROACH

How to use this information

Bring properly upgraded deep-diving equipment and identify drillable deposits where applicable.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Do not search for large quantities in the shallow starter areas.

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Independent Volpedia editorial encyclopedia about the first Subnautica, reviewed 2026-10-28. Unaffiliated with Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Category illustrations are original diagrams, not in-game maps, screenshots or exact creature portraits. No fabricated damage statistics, spawn probabilities or detailed map coordinates. References are documented privately and not shown as outbound research buttons.