Lumenite
"Lumenite"
Is a very hard and durable andesite like rock, infused with a high concentration of fine Luxite minerals. Due to the elevated presence of Luxite, the rock also glows with a warm light. The Luxite minerals present are too small and delicate to be extracted as a useable gemstone. However, with a special process the Luxite can be extracted and refined into a small amount of brightly glowing Lumenol.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Lumenite is a fine grain sized, igneous rock, containing many tiny Luxite crystals in an andesitic base. These crystals are usually less than one millimeter in size lending to a more smooth type of rock. While some of the minerals are exposed on the surface of many rocks, the vast majority of them are strewn internally throughout the rocks themselves. A grey rock with many small opaque crystals that glow warmly at night is most likely a Lumenite stone.
Physical & Chemical Properties
The minerals contained throughout the rock are known to glow softly with a small amount of polishing, but when a magical charge is sent through the rock, the entire stone glows with a warm light.
Geology & Geography
While these igneous rock sites are very rare and hard to find, they most often can be found near ancient magma flows rich in silica. The ancient hills near the town of Arcana are known to have large concentrations of Lumenite.
Origin & Source
The rock known as Lumenite is a naturally occurring, if somewhat interesting material, filled with very tiny, glowing Luxite crystals.
History & Usage
History
Initially viewed as just another pretty rock, people quickly found a use for the tiny crystals embedded in the stone as an alternative light source to candles. In the past, communities located near the sources would quickly exploit them for their trade value until supplies start to run short. Hording would occur shortly thereafter. Today, with advances in their understanding and processing, the mineral bearing rock is highly sought after for road and building construction and for processing it into Lumenol.
Discovery
The original discovery of Lumenite seems to have been lost to the winds of time. The most probable discoverers would most likely have been the dwarven people as they explored the undermountain depths or perhaps early humans finding exposed outcroppings during the dark surface nights.
Everyday use
There are two main uses of Lumenite today. Firstly it can be processed in order to make the glowing liquid called Lumenol. Secondly when it has been charged with some magic, the entire rock will glow with a warm light. Affluent communities near the source of the rock often construct magnificent roads and buildings that glow beautifully at night.
Cultural Significance and Usage
Some communities believe that by using walls made of glowing Lumenite, they are able to keep way the evil spirits and cursed creatures of the night. Whether this is due to the light producing properties of the rock or due to the large walls themselves is greatly speculated upon.
Additionally, several ancient amulets and idols made from this remarkable material have been discovered recently. They still retained their glows after several forgotten centuries hidden beneath their resting places.
Manufacturing & Products
Distribution
Trade & Market
While hard to come by, dwarves, halflings, and gnomes will either have some or know how to get this rare rock. Additionally, masons, quarry, and construction guilds are most likely to have bulk access to these stones.
Storage
There are no special requirements for the storage of this material.
Type
Stone
Rarity
Very rare in most areas, but when found it is often in large quantities.
Color
This grey rock is thoroughly composed of the Luxite mineral, giving it a color combing grey with the mineral’s color. It commonly occurs as a greyish white, but is also found in other more rare colors such as yellow, green, orange, blue, red, and purple.
Melting / Freezing Point
The Luxite minerals can be melted and extracted from the rock at temoperatures above 1,500 degrees Fahrenheit.
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