Cherrockite (From Voehn 'Czheirocie')
Public geological record
Property of the Royal Atheneum of Hövnís, Eörpe
Cherrockite is an uncommon, highly radioactive, hydrated, green copper cheirium phosphate found in granites and other cheirium-bearing deposits as a secondary mineral.
So far, mineable deposits of cherrockite and other cheirium-minerals have only been found on ice-covered asteroids and meteoroids out in the fringe. In the rest of Rosepetal, cheirium has only rarely been found in trace amounts within intergalactic dust.
Cherrockite highly priced for its high cheirium content (ca 62.3%) - one of few chemical elements able to generate power through nuclear fusion efficiently enough to reliably sustain large-scale reality cutters, such as those used for permanent riftgates.
Etymology & Definition
Cherrockite is a simplification of the lusoyan name for the mineral, 'Czheirocie', which roughly translates to 'Melts (my) face'.History
Discovery
The discovery of cherrockite and cheirium is attributed to the lusoyan pioneer Asurla who came upon the mineral while blazing the trail that now constitutes the rift lanes connecting the worlds of Rsanu through Zsanur along the Asurla's Arm galactic arm. The discovery of cheiriums actual properties, and it's application in nuclear fusion, is attributed to the lusoyan Teeriyu. They are most famous for their significant contributions in research and development of modern advanced nuclear fusion technology.Current Day
Due to the difficulty in acquiring and refining the mineral, it's still fairly uncommon and isn't available on the open market. Most governments have strict regulations regarding its mining, handling, processing, and distribution.Physical Description The mineral is easily identifiable as large clusters of brightly chartreuse-colored, semi-translucent and clouded tabular crystals. They often form into thick plates resembling a stacked deck of cards. While firm and dense in a vaccuum, the crystals tend to quickly become powdery and brittle when exposed to oxygenized environments.
Material Data
Copper Cheriryl* Phosphate
*An ion oxycation of Cheririum (Ch)
Found primarily in asteroids, meteoroids, and intergalactic dust along the fringe.
... Yeah, my tummy hurt real bad, but it was worth it. And it didn't taste bad at all. Sweet, but not as sweet as robksu, and like... sour, at the same time? Was like eating candy. You know candy is bad for you but you eat it anyway, yeah?
Chip! Don't lick weird rocks! The etymology made me laugh.
Before you know it, he'll try convince Cookie to whip out some sweet irradiating recipes. ;)