Ghind

Ghind is a fictional mineral invoked in speculative fiction, games, and worldbuilding. It is described as rare and highly sought after, with properties that make it useful in advanced technologies within its fictional setting. There is no real mineral named ghind.

In the works that feature ghind, the term is often attributed to the Ghindic language, a constructed tongue used by micro-societies within the stories. The name is commonly linked to the concept of luminescence, gleam, or resonance, though meanings vary by author.

Properties: ghind is described as a crystalline substance with a metallic luster, typically black or deep iridescent green. On the Mohs scale it is usually placed around 6 to 7. It exhibits anomalous energy absorption and faint luminescence under ultraviolet light. Its microstructure is fictionalized as a lattice that can store energy.

Occurrence and formation: within its fiction, ghind forms under high-pressure, low-temperature conditions in deep-sea trenches or asteroid cores. It is often associated with tectonic activity or planetary resonance, and is typically extremely scarce, found in small nodules or veins.

Uses and cultural role: writers and game designers imagine ghind as a key component in advanced energy systems, sensors, and starship components. It sometimes functions as a plot device representing rare knowledge or wealth. Real-world references to ghind appear primarily in fan wikis and game lore.