Planet Xylyx-3, orbiting a vibrant blue star, is distinguished by its shimmering turquoise hue from space, indicative of its dense atmosphere rich in silicate particles. This unique atmospheric composition not only scatters blue light but also contributes to the planet's most stunning phenomenon—crystal quicksilver rainforests. The surface of Xylyx-3 is dominated by lush, expansive forests where the flora consists primarily of crystalline structures. These quasi-organic forms capture and refract light, creating a kaleidoscope of colors that shift with the planet’s intense, brief storms. Precipitation on Xylyx-3 isn't water but liquid metal, mainly gallium and mercury, which falls swiftly and evaporates, nourishing the crystal vegetation in a cycle that is as beautiful as it is alien. The ground sparkles, covered in a thin layer of metallic dust, and the air shimmers with evaporated metals, casting an otherworldly glow on the landscape. This encapsulated ecosystem represents an extraordinary convergence of geology and meteorology, creating conditions found nowhere else in the observed universe.
