Calcarian jet

Calcarian jet is a type of gemstone found solely in Calcaria. Calcarian jet is rare, and as such, quite expensive: the average witch cannot afford it. The gemstone is primarily used in jewelry, as it is an exceptional conduit for magic and will strengthen a witch's magic, to some extent. Calcarian jet is almost identical to Whitby jet (found in Whitby, UK) except this jet's magical abilities.
Vesper Cross owns a ring made of Calcarian jet that was a gift from his parents for reaching Level Three.

Properties

Material Characteristics

Calcarian jet is black (hence the term jet black!). Before it is made into jewelry, one can clearly tell it once used to be tree bark. However, once refined, the gemstone is a lustrous black.

Geology & Geography

Calcarian jet can be found only in Calcaria.

Origin & Source

Calcarian jet is a result of a burned or decayed tree preserved under pressure (almost identical circumstances to Whitby jet).

History & Usage

Discovery

Calcarian jet was discovered in prehistoric times but received popularity during ancient Roman times. Ancient Romans used to wear it as an amulet to protect from magic, when in fact it was attracting magic.

Everyday use

Calcarian jet is primarily used to make jewelry; since it is an exceptional conduit for magic, witches wear it to strengthen their magic.

Cultural Significance and Usage

Calcarian jet is a mark of wealth and status, and as such has a sort of mythical status to most witches.

Manufacturing & Products

Calcarian jet jewelry is famous around the world; manufacturers produce hair pieces, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings, broaches, and amulets.

Distribution

Trade & Market

Calcarian jet is a luxury; most witches will never be able to afford it.

A piece of jewelry made from jet.

Type

Ore/Mineral

Value

Calcarian jet is expensive, since it is rare and is only mined in Calcaria.

Odor

When lit, the jet smells like charcoal.

Color

Jet black

Related Locations

• Calcaria

Further reading