Ebrowan

ebrowan is a mineral described in the fictional world of Eldoria, valued for its color and light-refracting properties. It occurs as prismatic crystals in metamorphic rocks of the Ebrowan Range and has been mined since the early expeditions of colonists and prospectors.

Etymology: The name ebrowan is derived from the Old Ebran language term for "shine stone," first recorded by prospectors in the Ebrowan Range in the early days of mining.

Geology: It forms in pockets within schist and marble, under high-temperature metamorphic conditions, often occurring with garnet and spodumene. It is typically found in vein-like concentrations and rarely as large crystals.

Properties: On the Mohs scale, ebrowan rates about 7; it has a vitreous to pearly luster and ranges in color from pale blue to emerald green. It shows pleochroism and faint orange-yellow fluorescence under ultraviolet light.

Processing and uses: Cut into gems for ceremonial jewelry and regalia; historically used to fuel arc-lamps due to its bright emission when heated or excited. In modern applications within Eldoria, ebrowan is valued for high-precision optical components in certain instruments.

Economic and cultural significance: Ebrowan is relatively rare and its mining is tightly regulated by the Eldorian Mineral Council. Regions around the Ebrowan Range host annual markets and festivals celebrating the harvest of ebrowan crystals; legends connect the mineral to foresight and protection.

See also: Eldorian geology; gemstones; metamorphic rocks.