![[Jacinth pic.png]] Unique to the Realms, **jacinth**, also known as **hyacinth** and **flamegem**, was a [corundum](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/en:corundum "wikipedia:en:corundum") gemstone similar to [sapphire](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Sapphire "Sapphire") ## Description This rare [jewel](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Jewels "Jewels") had a fiery orange hue and was as hard and durable as sapphire and [ruby](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Ruby "Ruby"). Each stone had a heart of fire that flickered like a candle—bright enough to be seen in the dark but not enough to illuminate even nearby objects.) This property made it highly prized for adornment on cloaks and gowns worn by the well-to-do.) A typical specimen had a base value of 5000gp ## Powers Powdered jacinth was used in potions and in the immersions used for the creation of magic items that provided protection against fire. Whole jacinths were used in the ornamentation of such devices, _e.g._, a [[Ring of Fire Resistance]]  ## Reputation Jacinth was considered a prized gem among the [drow](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Drow "Drow") and was favored in particular by their [wizards](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Wizard "Wizard"). ## Notable Jacinths[ - Half of the _[Magical Chessmen of Ultham-Urre](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Magical_Chessmen_of_Ultham-Urre "Magical Chessmen of Ultham-Urre")_ were inlaid with tiny jacinths, making the "red set". The "green set" pieces were inlaid with [beljuril](https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Beljuril "Beljuril") shards # Volo's Guide Also called hyacinth or flamegem, this fiery orange jewel is a relative of the sapphire and other corundum gemstones. It is found only in the Realms; in other crystal spheres, an inferior type of garnet or essonite takes the name jacinth. At the heart of every jacinth a tiny flame flickers and dances —not enough to illuminate surroundings, but enough to be seen from afar. This prop¬ erty of the jewel forms the basis for many splendid cloaks and gowns worn by wealthy nobles. Powdered or whole jacinth is a valued ingredient in the making of potions and items dedicated to protection against fire, such as [[Ring of Fire Resistance]].