Wzgldne

Wzgldne is a fictional mineral that appears in worldbuilding and speculative fiction. In its imagined geology, it is described as a rare oxide-silicate mineral notable for its metallic luster and distinctive optical effects.

In terms of physical properties, Wzgldne forms prismatic crystals with a steel-blue to blue-green color and a metallic to submetallic luster. In the fictional mineral system, it has a Mohs hardness around 6 and a specific gravity near 4.5, with inclusions that produce iridescent flashes when viewed from certain angles. Its chemical portrayal is that of an oxide-silicate with traces of rare earth elements, though exact compositions vary across sources within the lore.

Geologically, Wzgldne is described as forming in hydrothermal veins within high-grade metamorphic rocks such as schist and gneiss, under moderate temperatures and elevated pressures typical of subduction-zone settings. It is usually found in coarse aggregates rather than well-formed single crystals, which limits direct extraction in most depictions.

Economically, Wzgldne is a scarce material used primarily for decorative purposes and as a study specimen in fictional laboratories. In some depictions, its magnetic properties are invoked in narrative devices or in the fabrication of symbolic or ceremonial artifacts.

Etymology and discovery refer to the name Wzgldne as deriving from the fictional Wzgld region, meaning “glimmering” or “shimmering” in the local dialect. The mineral is said to have been first described by geologist Dr. L. Ryn in a 1994 monograph set in the imagined Ardent Range on the continent of Valora.