Almasine is a variant of Almasium that is distinctly red in its appearance and is highly unstable. The “red glass” ore is only found very deep along rich Almasium veins, and is quite rare. Although discovery of Almasine in a mine shaft usually results in the closure of the mine shaft, or even the entire mine. Attempted extraction of the material has caused large explosions that have obliterated entire mines, and in at least one case, destroyed an entire village.
Almasine’s volatility has unfortunately been a major obstacle in studying its properties and possible applications. Attempts have been made to create Almasine-burning furnaces, but they are extremely sensitive and very difficult to operate and fuel. Scholars at Gestirn University have theorized that Almasine could be weaponized, which has resulted in strict political control of the substance.
Myths and legends have it that Imani Almasi was able to harvest, refine, and use Almasine, but kept the process secret for one reason or another. Her enormous rocket that placed her Satellite in orbit was thought to have engines powered by a large red crystal.