garancit
Garancit is a fictional mineral used in educational contexts to illustrate principles of mineralogy and materials science. It does not correspond to any known natural or synthetic substance.
The name garancit is a neologism formed for instructional purposes; in some treatments it is described as
Physical properties commonly ascribed in teaching texts include a vitreous to pearly luster, color ranging from
Occurrence and formation are described as hydrothermal veins or metamorphic environments; in simulations, garancit forms under
Applications include classroom demonstrations of crystal structure, mineral identification, and materials science simulations. It is also