Sphene

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Sphene
Origin: Ancient Greek
Source Name: σφήν
Japanese: スフェン
Appears In: Ys IX

Origin

Sphene is an informal name for the gemstone titanite, coined by French mineralogist René Just Haüy, who took the name from the Greek word for 'Wedge', describing the shape of its crystals.

Appearances

  • In Ys IX, the Sphene is a crystal that must be protected during Grimwald Night battles.