amelyekor

Amelyekor is a fictional mineral described in a worldbuilding corpus used to explore mineral formation and ancient technology. Within that framework, amelyekor is valued for its steady luminescence, which intensifies in darkness, and for a mild piezoelectric response when subjected to mechanical stress.

Etymology and naming: The term töres from an imagined Amelyan language, combining roots meaning stone and light. In the lore, it was named by early surveyors who first documented its glow within cave systems.

Physical properties: Amelyekor typically forms colorless to pale-blue crystals with a glassy to vitreous luster. It is described as relatively hard for a mineral, around Mohs 6, and it can be fragile with clear cleavage planes. Its composition is described in the fiction as a silicate-rich phase with trace rare-earth elements that drive the luminescence.

Occurrence and geology: The fictional deposits are said to occur in hydrothermal veins within metamorphic rocks, commonly in volcanic-arc regions. Rich pockets are described as forming in cave systems where conditions promote crystal growth, making specimens highly sought after by collectors and researchers within the narrative.

Discovery and history: Amelyekor appears in the fictional historical record as early as the late medieval era in the Amelyan chronicles. Modern interest is depicted as revived during expeditions in the 19th and 20th centuries within exploration narratives.

Uses and cultural significance: In the story, amelyekor is used as a conductor for primitive energy devices and as a ceremonial material due to its distinctive glow. Jewelry and carvings exploit its luminescence, while some characters speculate about sensor-like applications.

Research and classification: In this setting, scientists debate whether amelyekor should be classified as a mineral proper or as a hydrothermal composite. Attempts to synthesize it highlight stability and reproducibility challenges of its luminescent properties.

See also: Luminescent minerals, Piezoelectric materials, Silicates, Eldarian Chronicles.