Keskikehoon

Keskikehoon is a term used primarily in speculative geology and science fiction to denote an exotic mineral or material. In many fictional depictions, it is described as a dense, hard substance with unusual electronic or magnetic properties, typically forming under high-pressure and high-temperature conditions in planetary interiors, impact zones, or metasomatic environments. The term is not recognized as a real mineral in standard geological references.

Etymology and usage vary by author, but the name Keskikehoon is generally presented as a constructed term rather than a historically documented mineral. Its meaning and pronunciation can differ across works, reflecting the diverse linguistic inspirations of different creators.

Occurrence and formation (in fiction) often place keskikehoon in deep crust or mantle settings, where extreme conditions drive unusual phase transitions or metasomatic processes. It is sometimes described as forming veins within basaltic rocks or as nodular accumulations. Some theoretical discussions within fictional worlds posit growth through high-pressure crystallization or interaction with reactive fluids under tectonic stress.

Properties commonly attributed to keskikehoon include high density, high melting point, and a metallic or sub-metallic luster. Crystals are often depicted as brittle, with conchoidal fracture, and with an atypical magnetic response—ranging from strong paramagnetism to weak ferromagnetism under specific temperatures. Its apparent rarity and speculative properties frequently serve narrative and world-building purposes.

Applications in fiction sometimes involve keskikehoon as an energy storage medium, a shielding material due to its density and magnetic behavior, or a scarce resource symbolizing wealth. As a fictional construct, reliable scientific data about keskikehoon exist only within the contexts where it appears.