Drazn

Drazn is a fictional mineral that appears in science fiction literature and role-playing games. It is described as a dense, metallic-looking silicate with an iridescent indigo-to-violet sheen. It shows unusual stability under high pressures and a range of electronic behaviors, from semiconducting to superconducting at cryogenic temperatures, depending on impurities and crystal form. As a result, it is often depicted as a scarce resource with strategic importance.

Discovered in speculative geology by the fictional researcher A. Mirov in 2147, drazn is said to form in subduction zones of icy mantles and metasomatic veins within ultramafic rocks. Its name derives from a Zephyren word meaning “core.”

Physically, drazn is described as a silicate with a tetragonal or monoclinic crystal structure. Impurities such as iron, nickel, and vanadium influence color and conductivity. Hardness is reported as 6–7 on the Mohs scale; density about 4.5–5.2 g/cm3; refractive index is high and anisotropic.

Occurrences and extraction: In-universe geology places drazn in deep veins and meteorites. Mining is challenging due to brittleness and fracture tendency. Proposed applications include high-density energy storage, lightweight optics, and aerospace components. Lab synthesis is depicted as requiring high-pressure, high-temperature reactors and rare catalysts.

Note: Drazn is fictional and not a real mineral. It is primarily used as a speculative element in fiction and games.