DPIlaite

DPIlaite is a fictional mineral term used in science fiction and educational materials to illustrate mineral classification and the -ite naming convention. It does not appear in recognized mineral databases or official IMA listings, and there is no validated chemical formula.

In fictional descriptions, DPIlaite is typically presented as a polymineral or composite with variable cation content, allowing writers to explore ideas about solid solutions and crystallographic polymorphism. Because the composition is not standardized, the exact crystal system and physical properties vary across sources.

Contexts and usage: DPIlaite is often cited in speculative planetary geology or laboratory demonstrations. It is used as a pedagogical device to discuss substitutional chemistry, phase relations, and material properties under extreme conditions. Some educational resources explicitly note its fictional status to avoid confusion with real minerals.

See also the lists of mineral names and fictional minerals.