dorazil

Dorazil is a fictional mineral that appears in science fiction and fantasy literature and games as a rare energy material and catalyst. It is not recognized by any real-world scientific catalog.

The name is invented; some authors tie it to fictional languages, but there is no universal etymology. In various works, the term serves as a flexible plot device, with different authors assigning different backstories and properties.

In most portrayals, dorazil is depicted as a transparent or translucent crystal, with colors ranging from icy blue to deep violet. It is described as dense and capable of emitting a gentle glow in dark environments. Many depictions assign it a high hardness, sometimes on the order of Mohs 8 or 9, and an apparent chemical inertness to common acids. A common science-fiction mechanic is that dorazil exhibits resonance with electromagnetic fields, enabling efficient transfer and storage of energy when the mineral is used in specialized architectures or devices.

Occurrence and extraction are typically described as restricted to small, hard-to-reach deposits in defined fictional locales, such as a basin, moon, or asteroid belt. Mining and refining require advanced equipment and controlled environments, and supplies are often scarce and expensive, contributing to geopolitical tensions in stories.

Uses span high-efficiency power cells and propulsion systems in spacefaring settings to focal elements in magical artifacts in fantasy contexts. Dorazil can also function as a symbol of wealth or power, and its scarcity frequently drives plot developments.

Dorazil has been compared to other fictional minerals such as aetherium and nullite in related works. For readers seeking real-world material science, dorazil does not correspond to any known element or mineral.