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Sorian crystals were lightsaber crystals recognizable by their radiance. The blade produced when used to power a lightsaber would surge if it come into contact with another object moving at high speed. This could potentially throw off an opponent in a lightsaber duel, allowing the wielder of the sorian-powered blade time for a counterstrike.[1]

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