LEDajureita

LEDajureita is a fictional mineral described in speculative geology and science fiction literature. It is presented as a silicate mineral with pronounced luminescence, emitting a vivid blue-green glow when exposed to ultraviolet light. The glow intensity is said to depend on crystal quality and trace dopants.

Discovery and etymology: In the fictional corpus, LEDajureita was first described by researchers studying subduction-zone metamorphism in the Lumen Arc region. The name combines the acronym LED (light-emitting diode) with a suffix drawn from a constructed language used in the setting, signaling its luminescent properties.

Occurrence and geology: LEDajureita is said to form under high-temperature, high-pressure metamorphic conditions in ultramafic rocks, often within serpentinite complexes. In the narrative, it is commonly associated with chromite, magnetite, and serpentine minerals. Crystals are reported from millimeter to centimeter scales and often display a prismatic form, with a tendency toward monoclinic symmetry in descriptions.

Properties: Reported physical properties include a Mohs hardness around 6, a density near 3.3 g/cm3, and a refractive index around 1.65. The defining feature is luminescence: under ultraviolet light it emits a bright azure glow, with a peak emission near 470 nm. Some accounts describe a short afterglow that persists briefly after exposure.

Applications and use: In fiction, LEDajureita is depicted as a useful phosphor and decorative material for photonic displays, as well as a potential signaling mineral for emergency or exploratory equipment. See also: luminescent minerals, phosphor materials.