lyhentein
Lyhentein is a fictional mineral described in speculative geology and worldbuilding. In the imagined setting, it is a light-emitting silicate mineral with luminescent centers that glow under ultraviolet light and electrical stimulation. The name is used in narratives to illustrate advanced materials developing in frontier regions.
Discovery and naming: The mineral was first described in 2084 by field geologist Arin Keld in the
Properties: Lyhentein is described as a borosilicate-like solid with trace rare-earth dopants responsible for photoluminescence. It
Occurrence and formation: It forms in hydrothermal veins within argillaceous sequences, often alongside quartz, calcite, and
Applications and in-fiction significance: In stories, lyhentein appears in decorative stones, signage, and experimental photonic devices.
References: In-universe sources include field reports and museum records.