Brycelite
Similar to Kratochvílite (C13H10) in compostion and structure, Brycelite is found only on Ayun-Ausralia and then only below the oceanic floors of the great methane seas.
After it's discovery, Brycelite was named by then prime minister Bryce Westminster IV. After reviewing the properties of the mineral, he declared it the official mineral of Ayun-Ausralia and added "It's a sparking mineral on an extremely flammable planet. Probably one of the most dangerous things to be naturally occuring. It's completely fantastic."
After it's discovery, Brycelite was named by then prime minister Bryce Westminster IV. After reviewing the properties of the mineral, he declared it the official mineral of Ayun-Ausralia and added "It's a sparking mineral on an extremely flammable planet. Probably one of the most dangerous things to be naturally occuring. It's completely fantastic."
Properties
Material Characteristics
Brycelite has tightly packed, scale-like crystals that either form clusters naturally or can be found adhered to methane clathrate deposits.
Physical & Chemical Properties
Brycelite is cool to the touch, non-flammable and produces light amounts of sparks when brushed against either itself or a hard stone, similar to a flint and steel.
Compounds
Contains compressed carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Geology & Geography
Scarce amounts found on the ocean floors of Ayun-Ausralia, with large deposits being found >10 meters below the oceanic floor.
History & Usage
Discovery
Brycelite was first discoved during a core sample of the minerals beneath Ayun-Ausralia's oceans. Without friction from either metal or more Brycelite, the sparking potential of the mineral was unknown. During a deep sea drilling project, a bore broke from the drill into a pocket of methane clathrate and brycelite, igniting the methane clathrate and causing the colapse of the bore hole.
Everyday use
Offworld, Brycelite is sold as a mid-range, low-effectiveness firestarter. On Ayun-Ausralia, however, the mineral has ornamental uses only. The planet's strict anti-fire policies prohibit anything else.
Hazards
It creates sparks when it comes into contact with metal, and it is only found beneath the methane oceans. Due to several false starts, and small fires, oceanic drilling of Ayun-Ausralia was abandoned completely thanks to pockets of Brycelite.
Type
Ore/Mineral
Color
White, Clear and Off-white
Common State
Solid
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