myrskyt

Myrskyt is a fictional mineral described in science fiction and fantasy literature and tabletop role-playing games. It is typically portrayed as a rare silicate with a layered crystal structure and a distinctive iridescent sheen that shifts from blue to violet as light changes angle.

Etymology: The name is constructed from fictional Northern-language roots, loosely interpreted as “marsh” and “sky,” reflecting the mineral’s mythic origin stories in which marshlands meet high horizons.

Occurrence and formation: In published lore, myrskyt is said to form in deep hydrothermal veins within carbonate and ultramafic host rocks, often near tectonic plate boundaries. It is described as occurring in limited pockets, sometimes alongside other magical minerals. Some settings link its distribution to ancient rituals or meteorological phenomena.

Physical properties: Myrskyt is described as colorless, pale green, or deep indigo depending on trace elements. It is depicted as having a glassy to vitreous luster, a hardness around 6–7 on the Mohs scale, and a conchoidal to uneven fracture. Crystallizes in a monoclinic system in most fictional treatments, with strong pleochroism and a relatively high refractive index, contributing to its striking optical effects.

Uses and symbolism: In fiction, myrskyt is valued for energy storage, luminescence, or magical properties. It is sometimes used in gemstone form for jewelry, in engines or power cores in speculative technology, or as a focus for enchantments and wards. Cultural associations vary, with some societies venerating it as a link between marshlands and the sky.

Notes: As a fictional construct, descriptions of myrskyt vary across works, and there is no real-world mineral by this name. See also: imaginary minerals, worldbuilding.