Motusite

Mining

Mine by Alexander Forssberg

Properties

Material Characteristics

A spectrum of motusite polymorphs seem to exist. Physical structure seems to be predictive of the potency of its effects.

Color

In all forms, motusite appears to be a rich azure. Less potent polymorphs may take on a greyer hue, sometimes looking 'cloudy' in appearance.

Structure

There is a puzzling amount of variability in the crystal structure of motusite. More potent samples have a crystal structure forming a dodecahedron. Less potent samples may express more or fewer growth faces. However, the angles of these growth faces align with the faces of the dodecahedron. Additional faces that may manifest grow at a 45 degree angle to existing faces.

Hardness

Motusite has a hardness similar to Topaz.

Cleaveage

Motusite breaks along its growth faces.

Luster

Motusite has a resinous finish

Ms

Blue Shades by Kate @ Mirror80

Motusite in various stages of refinement

Type

Ore/Mineral

Value

Exceptional

Rarity

Limited Resource

Common State

Subterranean Crystals