Jennamite



Jennamite, also known as creeping crystal, is a mineral that grows at remarkably fast speeds. The crystal is dangerous but also serves as a delectable snack, considering that it is made of pure rock candy.

The crystal is usually fashioned into rings and placed over a person's finger. The mineral grows around the finger and over the body until it has encased the victim within. It is heavily implied by King Bumi that a person dies once encased completely, probably due to suffocation or inability to move.

History


In order to force Avatar Aang to complete his three challenges King Bumi had given him, Bumi began to encase Katara and Sokka with jennamite rings. Once Aang succeeded in accomplishing all the three challenges, the king shattered the jennamite with his earthbending.

It was seen again being eaten by Bumi when he was telling Team Avatar about the liberation of Omashu.

Trivia

 * Jennamite was named after Nickelodeon executive Jenna Luttell.
 * Jennamite may also be a reference to carbonite, a mineral in the Star Wars universe used to freeze people.
 * Whether jennamite is created artificially or found naturally is not known. In the series, it has not been seen outside the city of Omashu.
 * Jennamite has been consumed by King Bumi in all its appearances.
 * If jennamite indeed grows when in contact with living tissue, it is unknown why it does not grow within a person's stomach.