Msorilike

Msorilike is a fictional mineral used in speculative fiction and world-building exercises. It is named after the fictional region of Msori, where deposits are described as most abundant.

Description and properties: In most depictions, Msorilike forms prismatic crystals with a strong iridescent luster that shifts through blue and green under light. Reports vary across works, but common themes describe the mineral as relatively light yet tough, with high thermal stability and notable optical and electronic properties that make it desirable for advanced technologies within the stories.

Occurrence and extraction: In-universe geology places Msorilike in hydrothermal veins and metamorphosed rocks. Mining methods range from conventional excavation to energy-intensive extraction to preserve crystal integrity.

Uses and cultural context: It is often portrayed as a power source or energy storage medium in science-fantasy settings, and as a trade good with ceremonial and symbolic value. In some narratives, it fuels starship components or high-precision optics; in others, it is a locus of regional identity and economy.

See also: Fictional minerals; Crystal (fiction); Msori (fictional region).