barsakn
Barsakn is a term used in speculative fiction to denote a rare, crystalline material or substance. In most usages, barsakn is depicted as a mineral with extraordinary energy-conducting properties, capable of storing or channeling magical or technological power. Because the term appears across multiple works with different in-universe definitions, there is no single canonical description.
Etymology and naming conventions often indicate a constructed term intended to evoke an ancient or alien origin.
In fiction, barsakn is typically described as being found in deep geologic formations, asteroid belts, or ancient
Hazards in-universe can include brittleness under rapid heating, potential toxicity in unrefined forms, and unpredictable magical