Chroma Mold

Altibi fungrium, or Chroma Mold is a fast-growing bacteria which spreads on and eats away at certain types of metal.
The fluid used in maintaining household androids contains an oil which prevents this bacteria from spreading to their components.

Properties

Origin & Source

Chroma Mold is believed to have evolved from bacteria trapped in landfills, adapting to use the metal scrap it was buried with as sustenance.

History & Usage

Everyday use

The mold is used in recycling plants to remove metal traces from waste to make it easier to process. It is also used to clear old landfills. Another use for it is in finding mineral deposits, Chroma Mold placed on stone or within caves will naturally spread out to find a sauce of metal to feed off of, however, it must be destroyed after the metal is located or it will continue to spread.

"This stuff is great! It's just a shame it's single use, doesn't come cheap, you know?" - Head miner

Cultural Significance and Usage

In the @Placename the mold is prized for its unique colours, it is used to make unique jewellery made buy containing the mold in a clear, shaped container and coating it in a special resin before attaching it to jewellery as you would a precious stone.

"People dig up lumps of coloured rock and use it for decoration all the time beause of its beauty, why shouldn't we do the same with this even more beautiful mold?" - Chroma jeweller,  @Placename

Hazards

In some areas, the mold is considered invasive as if left unchecked it will spread its way through miles of rock and destroy natural ore deposits, it can also eat its way through structures, causing serious hazards in highrises and bunkers.

Type

Biomaterial

Odor

Chroma Mold has a similar smell to rust though a bit more musky.

Taste

Bitter and metallic, the tastes spreads and is difficult to get rid of.

Color

It displays various shades of colours as it reflects light, thus the name Chroma Mold.