Prismarine
Crystallized shards of sacred Lux, the wondrous iridescent splendour of prismarine is coveted across the land.Strongly associated with the star Lux and the magic of creation, for Ages without number prismarine has been highly prized among the myriad cultures of Prismaria as a gemstone more valuable than any other. At the dawn of a new Age, Lux sheds its outermost layers and casts that searing bright material out into the dark void. This material rapidly cools, coalescing and crystallizing. Bright, shining prismarine shards rain down across the land and dispels the inky blackness of the Void Fog. Prismarine is a hard mineral with no colour intrinsic to the mineral itself that superficially resembles gemstone quality diamond. It is a very hard substance, only slightly softer than sapphire and harder than all but the very hardest steels. It has a very high refractive index, lending it a bright adamantine lustre. Primarine crystals frequently contain microscopic fractures and fibrous cavities invisible to the naked eye, making flawless specimens exceptionally rare. The abundance of microscopic structures within prismarine crystals give rise to the mineral's most distinctive feature, its iridescence. When illuminated, prismarine crystals seem to glow vibrantly with every hue of the rainbow. Prismarine crystals may also exhibit chatoyancy, where a bright, almost luminous band of light runs through the crystal that seems to move when the crystal is rotated. Prismarine is perfectly transparent in the visible spectrum, and is known to be transparent in the near infrared and near ultraviolet ranges. It is unknown if prismarine is opaque in any band of the electromagnetic spectrum. Prismarine is extremely stable and inert, resting attack by strong acids and bases alike, and completely immune to ignition or thermal decomposition. Its chemical structure and composition remains unknown, proving remarkably resistant to all forms of analysis. Even spectroscopic analysis of Lux's own outer layers which prismarine is derived from has not revealed any useful data. Despite being so closely associated with light, prismarine has many mysteries with answers that are difficult to illuminate.
The vivid chromaticity of these gems are as bright and vibrant as the cultures that call this world home.Prismarine is strongly associated with the magic of creation, and interacts with strong light in interesting ways. Coherent, monochromatic light produces the strongest reactions, which varies with the wavelength. The imperfect nature of most Prismarine crystals, which tend to be riddled with microscopic cavities and fractures, causes light to be scattered in often undesirable way. Flawless crystals are therefore in very high demand, especially for optical uses. Even imperfect crystals are useful. Light passed through even the most flawed and fractured crystal has the capacity to push back Void Fog, making it an invaluable resource to protect against striking pressurized pockets of Void Fog whilst mining, and for creating temporary pathways through the fog at the edges of the world.
by Dutrius
I love your illustration, it seems like a very beautiful crystal :D Is there any specific items that are often created with it?
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