Schond

Schond is a fictional mineral described in the fantasy world of Draelor. It forms prismatic crystals that commonly occur in basaltic rock cavities and emits a soft blue-green glow that remains visible even in dim light. In natural settings its color and luster give it a distinct appearance among mineral specimens.

Etymology and naming conventions derive schond from the ancient Draelor language, where a root meaning light is combined with a nominal suffix. The term was adopted into mineral lore during late medieval surveying and trade records, and it is used today primarily within worldbuilding contexts.

Geology and occurrence describe schond as crystallizing under hydrothermal conditions associated with silica-rich fluids. It is most often found in northern Draelor, where basalt formations intersect ancient fault lines. Schond is commonly associated with quartz and hematite, and it tends to form in small, well-formed crystals within voids and veining.

Physical properties include a vitreous to glassy luster, with crystals that commonly take elongated prisms. Its hardness on the Mohs scale is typically around 6.5 to 7, and its refractive index is near 1.62. Under ultraviolet light, schond emits the characteristic blue-green glow that helps identify it in field settings within the fictional region.

Uses and cultural significance note that schond is valued for jewelry, inlays, and ceremonial talismans within Draelor. Its luminescence also makes it a preferred material for decorative indicators in imagined arcane devices. In worldbuilding lore, schond often symbolizes resilience and hidden potential.

See also: mineralogy, luminescent minerals, Draelor (fictional world).