haloihin
Haloihin is a fictional mineral described in speculative fiction and worldbuilding contexts. It is noted for its translucent crystals that display halo-like bands of iridescent light when illuminated, giving the appearance of a living halo within the stone.
Composition and structure: In the imagined chemistry, haloihin is a complex silicate with halogen-rich impurities and
Occurrence and formation: Haloihin is said to form in hydrothermal veins where saline fluids mingle with silicate-rich
Optical properties and uses: The defining characteristic is its halo-like interference bands visible within the crystal.
Etymology and terminology: The name combines halo, referencing its halo-like glow, with the fictional suffix -ihin.
Note: Haloihin does not appear in real mineral catalogs and is used here as a narrative device