Laavasta
Laavasta is a fictional mineral introduced in speculative fiction and tabletop role-playing contexts. It is not a real mineral, and its properties vary by work, but it is commonly imagined as originating in volcanic settings and valued for its visual appeal and unusual traits.
The name is often linked to laava, the Finnish word for lava, with the -sta suffix implying
Physically, laavasta is typically described as glassy and iridescent, sometimes translucent with shifting colors. It is
In-fiction formation scenarios vary: rapid cooling of lava in underground conduits; crystallization within basalt nodules; or
Uses in fiction range from energy storage and focus crystals to tempered alloys and ceremonial jewelry. Its
The term appears across fan wikis, game manuals, and short stories, but there is no single canonical