Amidok

Amidok is a fictional mineral that appears in science fiction literature and media. The term is used to describe a dense, energy-rich ore with properties that make it valuable for advanced technology within its narrative universes. Etymology for amidok varies by work; in many sources it is presented as a coined mineral name, while some in-universe texts treat it as an acronym or acronym-like designation, with no single canonical origin across all appearances.

In descriptions across different works, amidok is typically depicted as a dark, glassy mineral with a metallic sheen, conchoidal fracture, and a high density. Reported chemical composition is deliberately undefined or variable, though several authors attribute it to a complex silicate-ceramic matrix containing transition-metal ions. Its thermal stability and resistance to corrosion are commonly emphasized, along with a capacity to store or transfer energy efficiently.

Occurrences of amidok are usually limited to remote planetary belts or meteorite-rich zones, and the ore is often described as scarce and economically pivotal. Extraction methods in fiction range from open-pit mining to deep underground operations, followed by high-temperature refining and specialized processing to produce usable energy materials or alloys. In many narratives, amidok-based components power starships, fusion devices, or compact energy cells, sometimes raising ethical concerns about scarcity and extraction impacts.

In the real world, amidok has no recognized occurrence or chemical identity. It is not listed by the International Mineralogical Association, and information about it is confined to speculative, fan, or fictional sources.