eltarthats
Eltarthats are a class of luminescent crystalline minerals found in deep-sea hydrothermal vent zones and certain volcanic terrains. They are characterized by iridescent internal lattices and strong photoluminescent properties when exposed to ultraviolet light.
Discovery and name: The term was proposed after expeditions in the Eltarth Basin led by marine geologist
Composition and structure: Eltarthats are silicate minerals enriched with trace rare earth elements. They form layered
Formation and locality: They occur in vent chimneys built by metal sulfide deposition and in high-temperature
Uses and research: In materials science, eltarthats are studied as photonic materials and potential energy-storage components
See also: Photoluminescence; Photonic crystal; Silicate mineral.