bomlanak
Bomlanak is a fictional mineral that appears in speculative fiction and world-building texts. Described as a translucent, iridescent silicate, bomlanak ranges in color from deep cobalt to teal and exhibits a pearly luster. In the narratives, it forms in high-grade metamorphic rocks where hydrothermal fluids alter silicate minerals, often in tectonically active regions.
Etymology: The name is said to derive from the imagined Langari language, with bomla meaning light and
Discovery and occurrence: In the fictional account, bomlanak was first identified in the Kethar Basin by researchers
Properties: Bomlanak is described as relatively hard for a silicate, with a hardness on the Mohs scale
Uses and cultural significance: In the stories, bomlanak is valued as a gemstone and a source of