Fiierul

Fiierul is a fictional metallic mineral commonly used in science fiction and fantasy narratives. It is described as a dense, corrosion-resistant element with a bright metallic luster, often noted to have a reddish tint when forged. Fiierul is not part of any real periodic table.

In many depictions it possesses a high melting point and exceptional strength. It can be forged into tools, components, and structural alloys, and it frequently exhibits magnetic properties and faint luminescence under certain conditions. In some portrayals, pure fiierul is unusually hard yet ductile.

Fiierul is said to occur in specialized geological environments, such as deep basalt veins, extraterrestrial meteorite beds, or ancient volcanic cores, depending on the setting. Extraction is described as requiring high-temperature furnaces, rare reducing agents, and proprietary refining processes. Its oxides often form protective coatings that resist corrosion.

Because of its strength and heat resistance, fiierul appears in high-performance alloys used for structural components, starship hulls, and industrial tools. It also features in energy devices or magical catalysts in some stories. The material can drive trade, conflict, and diplomacy within fictional worlds.

See also: List of fictional elements; Mythic metals.