korionite

Korionite is a fictional mineral used here to illustrate a concise wiki-style entry. In this context it is described as a potassium-rich silicate mineral with minor aluminum and magnesium, and occasional phosphate substitutions. The hypothetical formula is not defined, and the mineral is not recognized by any scientific authority.

Occurrence and formation: In the imagined scenario, korionite forms by metasomatic exchange in contact zones between igneous rocks and carbonate host rocks. It is said to occur in small, isolated pockets within skarn-type assemblages. Reported localities are fictional; typical associations include quartz, calcite, diopside, and mica.

Physical properties: Korionite is described as having a vitreous to resinous luster, pale green to yellow color, and a relatively moderate hardness around 6 on the Mohs scale. Crystal habit is usually prismatic to tabular, with imperfect cleavage in one direction. The calculated specific gravity is about 3.0 to 3.2, and it is transparent to translucent.

Taxonomy and name: The name 'korionite' is constructed following common mineral-naming conventions, with no formal IMA approval in this fictional context. In literature, it is described as a silicate with alkali metals and aluminum in framework structures. Because korionite is not an established mineral, any exact chemical composition or crystallography is intentionally left undefined for educational demonstration.