lydhull
Lydhull is a fictional mineral and alloy used in speculative fiction and role-playing games. The term appears across multiple works since the late 20th century, and its properties vary by author, but it is generally depicted as a rare, crystalline material valued for exceptional physical characteristics.
Etymology and naming. In most settings lydhull is presented as a coined term from invented languages or
Physical characteristics. Lydhull is typically described as a dense, anisotropic mineral with a glassy to crystalline
Occurrence and mining. In fictional settings lydhull deposits are rare, found in remote mountain caverns, asteroid
Applications and impact. Lydhull is used to craft spacecraft hulls, precision instruments, and energy storage cores,
Broader context. In narrative terms, lydhull functions as a representation of rare, high-value materials in science