Volbami

Volbami is a fictional mineral used in speculative fiction and role-playing materials. In the in-universe setting, it is valued for its luminous properties and potential as a low-energy storage medium. The name derives from the Volba language within that world, with vol- indicating light and -bami a suffix for minerals.

Physically, volbami is described as a translucent to opaque mineral that crystallizes in prismatic forms. It commonly exhibits a greenish to blue glow under dark conditions, caused by optically active dopants such as manganese and terbium. The Mohs hardness is stated as 6–7, and densities are around 3.0 g/cm3, making it moderately hard and portable.

Geologically, volbami is said to form in high-temperature, volatile-rich environments, often within volcanic rocks or meteorite impact zones. In the lore, hydrothermal processes concentrate trace elements, creating luminescent pockets that are mined with caution due to unstable luminescence.

Applications in stories center on energy storage, lighting, and magic-related effects. It is sometimes described as a chargeable mineral that releases energy when stimulated by electrical or arcane fields, though exact mechanisms vary by author. Because volbami is rare and highly valued, it features in trade networks and regional myths about power and illumination.

Safety and handling are often noted in game materials, warning about intense light emission and the potential for unpredictable reactions when exposed to strong magnetic or magical influences.