Magitite

Magitite is a semi-rare mineral. It is notable for its ability to convert angular momentum into magical energy.
==Information==
Natural deposits of magitite exist in great quantities across Dornae and some parts of Colloidus, especially underneath the Bigast Desert. It can also be artificially produced in small quantities by irradiating purified shadow ooze with magic.
===Properties===
Magitite is a dense, somewhat thermoplastic crystal. It is slightly soluble in water. It constantly emits small amounts of magical radiation, altering its surroundings slightly. Magitite particles have a quantum spin of zero.
When a torque is applied to magitite, the magitite will release large amounts of magic and produce a corresponding negative torque. The faster a magitite particle is moving around an axis, the more magic it emits and the more negative torque it produces, but this is subject to rapidly diminishing returns.
This magical energy is susceptible to psychic interference and can readily be used for matter transmutation and energy induction, making magitite an easy source of magic.
===Planetary-scale magitite===
Complanet's sixth moon, Seisark, is mostly magitite. The magitite saps a lot of Seisark's angular momentum, slowing the rate at which it spins around its axis. Once Seisark's momentum is fully drained and Seisark becomes tidally locked with Complanet, the magitite will begin sapping its orbital velocity as well, likely causing an eventual collision.
The magitons released from Seisark are attracted towards the East Star, so magical flux towards Complanet is strongest when Seisark is behind it (i.e., in a full moon).
Dornae's magitite deposits also drain Complanet's rotation, but Complanet's high inertia means that the East Star will become a red giant well before Complanet can be tidally locked.
===Complinoid use of magitite===
Complinoids use magitite extensively due to the endlessly useful nature of esperomagetic emissions. Apart from naturally-produced magitons from spells, magitite is the main source of magical energy on Complanet.
The easiest and most widespread way to harness magitite is a simple motor that spins a wheel of magitite. Shielding the motor allows for the creation of a focused magiton beam, which can be influenced by a bespoke Minimind into any form of matter or energy. Larger wheels make stronger magic, up to a point.
Magitite can also be used by hand. Special spheres made of polished, reinforced magitite are produced for niche uses, such as weaponry. A magitite sphere spun by hand releases magical energy wildly in all directions and can cause disruption in anything it collides with, much like the spell Distort. If a sapient being's will is strong enough, they can even influence the sphere's magical emissions for specific effects.
==Trivia==
*Magitite tarnishes into shadow ooze when exposed to high-energy gamma radiation.
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