Leiepris
Leiepris is a fictional mineral used in geology education and speculative fiction to illustrate mineralogical concepts. It is not a real mineral recognized by mineral databases, and descriptions of its properties may vary by author or context.
Etymology and description. The name Leiepris combines a fictional origin region with the suffix pris, alluding
Physical properties. In standard fictional portrayals, Leiepris has a Mohs hardness around 5.5 to 6, a gray-silver
Occurrence and formation. Within the imagined setting, Leiepris forms through hydrothermal processes that alter iron- and
Uses and significance. In education, Leiepris is used to discuss mineral classification (sulfide minerals, metallic luster),