klooriton

Klooriton is a fictional chemical species described in speculative literature and world-building contexts to denote a chlorine-rich mineral or compound. The name combines a stylized reference to chlorine with the common mineral suffix -iton, giving it a familiar scientific flavor.

In classification, klooriton is typically portrayed as a halide-containing phase or a chlorinated metal complex, often with suggested formulas such as MCl2 or MCl3 embedded in a crystalline lattice. It is frequently depicted as forming under ultra-reducing conditions or in extraterrestrial or high-pressure environments, where chlorine availability influences mineral assemblages.

Described properties in fictional accounts include a dense, non-metallic to semi-metallic mineral with a glassy to prismatic habit. Colors range from olive-green to deep brown, and the material is said to have a high refractive index with moderate hardness. Reports commonly suggest reactivity with water, releasing chlorine gas upon hydrolysis, and instability at ambient conditions, necessitating controlled environments to maintain sample integrity.

Occurrence and formation narratives place klooriton in chlorinating environments such as hydrothermal vents, subduction-zone fluids, or meteoritic materials where chlorine is abundant. Its presence is often tied to specific planetary or geological conditions in the story world.

Applications within these contexts are primarily hypothetical or narrative devices: as a chlorine storage material, a catalyst in chlorination processes, or a component in advanced energy storage concepts in fiction. Safety notes typically describe it as highly reactive and toxic, requiring careful handling in portrayal.