Halcyon Glass
Halcyon Glass is a rare, enchanted material crafted from Vitralite, primarily used for the preservation and storage of potent magical and medicinal substances. The glass is transparent yet displays a faint iridescent glow, enhancing its mystical properties. It prevents the degradation of substances, keeping them potent over extended periods. Halcyon Glass is highly prized for its application in medical devices, alchemical vials, and magical containers. The crafting process requires precise control to maintain its purity and magical stability, and its refinement demands expert knowledge of both magic and glasswork.
Properties
Material Characteristics
Halcyon Glass is a transparent material with an iridescent glow and a smooth, sleek texture. It is fragile under extreme pressure but highly resistant to shattering.
Physical & Chemical Properties
The glass is known for its exceptional ability to preserve items, especially medicinal or magical substances, indefinitely. It enhances preservation by stabilizing its contents through its magical properties and can react to arcane energy.
History & Usage
Everyday use
Halcyon Glass is most commonly used in medical vials, magical storage devices, and preservation chambers to safeguard valuable ingredients, potions, and arcane artifacts.
Industrial Use
In industrial settings, it is employed to store unstable compounds, hazardous ingredients, or volatile magical substances, allowing them to be safely contained for long periods.
Refinement
The process begins with the melting of Vitralite crystals into molten glass, which is then infused with magical energy through incantations to stabilize the glass. Once infused, the glass is carefully cooled under controlled conditions to avoid imperfections or fractures.
Hazards
During the refinement of Halcyon Glass toxic fumes are occasionally released and improper cooling can result in fragile material prone to breakage or minor explosions.
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