Menoerien

Menoerien is a fictional mineral used in speculative fiction and role-playing settings. It does not exist in the real world, and no scientific discovery confirms its existence. In narrative contexts, menoerien often serves as a rare, valuable resource with extraordinary properties.

In many descriptions, menoerien is a translucent to pearlescent material with an aurora-like iridescence. Its composition and crystal structure vary by author, with references to silicate, sulfide, or oxide forms. It is commonly attributed with high energy density, unusual magnetism, or potential superconductivity, and sometimes with data-storage capabilities.

Fictional occurrences place menoerien in remote or extreme environments—meteorite craters, high-pressure metamorphic belts, or alien geology. Deposits are portrayed as scarce, challenging to extract, and sometimes hazardous due to radioactivity or instability under exposure.

In storytelling and games, menoerien can power reactors, drive technologies, or function as a coveted trade good. Etymology is inconsistent, with creators drawing on classical roots to convey mystery.

Real-world geology has no recognized menoerien, and references should be read as in-world lore or game material.