Xenofria

Xenofria is a fictional mineral widely referenced in science fiction and worldbuilding to denote an alien-origin material with distinctive physical and energetic properties.

The name combines the prefix xeno-, from Greek xenos meaning foreign or strange, with a conventional mineral suffix. There is no single canonical origin, and the term is used variably by different authors.

In common depictions, xenofria is a dense, metallic ore with an iridescent surface. It is described as having exceptional strength, high energy density, and unusual electromagnetic behavior, such as temperature- or field-dependent conductivity. Some versions include a faint glow.

Xenofria is typically shown as extraterrestrial or forming under exotic planetary processes. It is said to occur in remote asteroid belts, on outer moons, or within alien crusts. Refinement may require rare catalysts and careful handling due to reactive or unstable phases.

In fiction, xenofria powers advanced propulsion, energy storage, or alien technologies and can drive plotlines around trade, mining rights, or interstellar politics. It remains a storytelling device with no real-world counterpart.