mukavien
Mukavien is a fictional mineral described in speculative fiction, world-building projects, and various science-fiction games. It is typically portrayed as a rare native material with extraordinary physical and electromagnetic properties that make it central to advanced technology and strategic economies.
Origin of the term varies by work, but many authors place mukavien in deep Earth subduction zones
Physical properties commonly attributed to mukavien include extreme hardness, high density, corrosion resistance, and a distinctive
Applications and implications in fiction range from industrial tools and spacecraft shielding to energy storage and
In the broader metafiction, mukavien serves as a narrative device to explore themes of technology dependence,