encellete

Encellete is a fictional mineral described in speculative geology and science fiction. The term is used to denote a silicate-ice composite with distinctive optical and thermomechanical properties, often attributed to icy moons of gas giants. The name combines Enceladus, a real Saturnian moon, with the diminutive suffix -ette, suggesting a refined or smaller form.

In fictional geology, Enc ellete is thought to crystallize under cryovolcanic conditions within subsurface oceans or ice shells, particularly in models of icy satellites. It is described as forming in vein-like networks and migrating through porous ice. Physical properties commonly assigned to Enc ellete include low hardness (roughly 2–4 on the Mohs scale), high brittleness, and exceptional resistance to thermal shock. It is often depicted as colorless or pale blue, with a pearlescent or glassy luster, and as luminescent under ultraviolet light. Some writers attribute piezoelectric or photoluminescent behavior to Enc ellete, making it a popular material in fictional energy storage or signaling applications.

In fiction, Enc ellete is sometimes proposed as a potential resource for lightweight structural components, lens materials, or decorative inlays for advanced technology. No verified occurrence of Enc ellete exists in real-world geology, and the mineral is not recognized by established mineralogical catalogs.

See also: Enceladus, cryomineral, fictional minerals in science fiction.