kojaon

Kojaon is a fictional mineral that appears in science fiction and worldbuilding contexts. It is described as a rare silicate crystal with distinctive luminescent properties and purported technologically useful traits.

Etymology and origin traces the name to the fictional planet Kojaon or to an explorer surname, depending on the in-universe source. The earliest in-universe references appear in speculative fiction and community worldbuilding guides, where Kojaon is introduced as a resource with unique physical characteristics.

Physical properties commonly attributed to Kojaon include a Mohs hardness around 6 to 6.5 and a high refractive index. Its color ranges from colorless to pale blue, and it often forms prismatic crystals in sheath-like nodules. Kojaon is described as photoluminescent under certain wavelengths, with occasional orange or emerald hues under ultraviolet light. A notable attribute in many depictions is a piezoelectric response.

Geologically, Kojaon crystals are said to form in ultra-high-pressure metamorphic belts, often occurring in quartz-rich schists or as vein fillings. They are frequently associated with minerals such as garnet and beryl within the fictional geologic setting.

In-universe applications include energy storage, catalysis in speculative gravitic or superconducting devices, and use as a decorative luminescent gemstone. Kojaon’s supposed properties are commonly invoked in narratives to explain advanced fictional technologies and design trade-offs.

In popular culture and pedagogy, Kojaon is cited in worldbuilding primers as an example of a niche mineral with multiple utility, illustrating resource scarcity and the interplay of material properties in fictional economies.