Flower Salt
by hughpierre
Properties
Physical & Chemical Properties
Superabsorbent
It is less accurate to say that this salt dissolves in water than that water dissolves in it.Flower salt absorbs and retains moisture up to 1000 times its original mass. The end product of a maximumly inflated sample is an odd swelling that maintains a gelatinous blue-grey tint - the opposite in appearance to glass jelly. It is thought that this hydroscopic feature plays an outsized role in the flower's growth.
Origin & Source
Flower salt is the rarest transmaterial to get a hold of since it comes from a nub in a weedy plant in tiny delicate amounts. Botanist have guessed that this salt is the primary reason why the flower is so difficult to grow. Consequently, these flowers are extremely sensitive to water content in their immediate environment. Otherwise, they likely balloon to bursting in an area with even moderate humidity, before they can fully mature.
Though it is not for certain, this theory further amplifies the mystery on how the orchid germinates and reproduces.
Distribution
Trade & Market
In spite of being so rare and theoretically valuable, not many Iztanamacaque can find much use for it. It might at best be a curiosity to the average layman. In certain circles, however, it may be preceived as proof of academic prestige, powerful connections or financial superiority.
Storage
The fact that the salt absorbs water from the air can lead to it irritating the skin on contact. As a safety precaution, those who posssess samples keep them stored in jars of oil; or any secondary material that can capture moisture.
Type
Organic
Rarity
Very Rare
Odor
Salty
Taste
Salty
Color
Pinkish
Common State
Crystalline
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Entry for WorldEmber 2025
Answering: "Material"
In response to the prompt Describe a material that is valuable due to its rarity. What is it used for?
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