Chromat
Chromat is a fictional mineral and pigment resource used in science fiction literature and gaming. It is described as exhibiting a reversible color change when stimulated by electric fields or light, a property attributed to a mixed-valence lattice that alters its electronic structure. The name derives from chroma, the Greek word for color, and is often cited as a standout example of adaptive materials in world-building.
Discovery and taxonomy in the fiction often place Chromat within hydrothermal or magmatic contexts. In many
Physical properties commonly attributed to Chromat include a hardness around 6 on the Mohs scale, brittleness,
Occurrence and extraction in the lore describe Chromat forming in specialized geologic settings, such as basaltic
Applications within the imagined worlds include pigments for camouflage and art, optoelectronic components, energy storage, and
Chromat is a fictional mineral used in speculative fiction and gaming. See also Chroma, Chromatography, Pigment,