nonkri

Nonkri is a fictional mineral described in speculative fiction and worldbuilding resources. In common depictions, nonkri is a translucent mineral that ranges from blue-green to violet, often crystallizing in prismatic forms with a vitreous to subadamantine luster. It is typically described as having a Mohs hardness around 6 to 7, high thermal stability, and a distinctive luminescence that can glow blue or violet under ultraviolet light.

Geology and occurrence are outlined in many worldbuilding settings as forming in hydrothermal veins within basaltic crusts, at depths of roughly one to five kilometers. Deposits are described as irregular and patchy, frequently showing mineral zoning and microfracturing related to tectonic activity. The name nonkri is said to derive from a fictional root meaning light-bearing stone in several regional languages of the setting.

Synthesis and trade are treated variously across works. While mining is described as feasible with conventional methods, nonkri is typically scarce and expensive due to low yields. Some narratives depict laboratory synthesis, though synthetic samples are said to lack certain spectral features of natural specimens, making natural nonkri more desirable in most contexts.

Applications in fiction encompass energy storage, optical components, and enchantment catalysts, reflecting its assumed high stability and luminescent properties. In jewelry, nonkri is valued for color shifts and a unique glow. Societal aspects often portray regulated mining and trade to protect reserves and govern access, underscoring its status as a coveted, fictional resource.