Valkuaine
Valkuaine is a fictional mineral described in science fiction and speculative science literature. It is depicted as a copper- and rare-earth–bearing aluminosilicate with notable luminescent and energy-storage properties.
Discovery and naming: In the in-universe chronology, Valkuaine was first described by researchers at the Valka
Crystal chemistry and physical properties: Valkuaine is described as a layered aluminosilicate solid solution with copper
Formation and occurrence: Valkuaine is said to form in high-temperature hydrothermal veins within basaltic crusts, where
Applications and synthesis: Within the imagined setting, Valkuaine is proposed for solid-state energy storage as a