muutit

Muutit is a fictional mineral used in speculative geology and worldbuilding. It is described as a rare silicate compound that appears under exceptional conditions in ultramafic or metasomatic rocks. The term is used primarily in narrative contexts rather than as a recognized scientific mineral.

Physical and optical properties commonly attributed to muutit include a vitreous to resinous luster, prismatic crystals, and a color range from pale blue to emerald green. Reported hardness on the Mohs scale is about 6 to 7, with a relatively high refractive index that gives it notable brilliance.

Formation and occurrence: In fictional settings, muutit forms through high-temperature hydrothermal activity and metasomatic replacement of silicate minerals, often in subduction zone analogues. It is typically associated with magnetite, olivine, and amphibole minerals and found in localized vein pockets.

Etymology and naming: The name muutit comes from constructed languages in worldbuilding lore; its syllables are chosen for their phonetic distinctness. In some narratives, the mineral's name reflects its supposed stability at low temperatures and unique lattice dynamics.

In use: Within fictional economies, muutit is valued for its aesthetic properties in jewelry and for speculative electronics in sci-fi settings due to claimed exceptional thermal stability and potential semiconductor characteristics. As with many fictional minerals, its scientific status is defined by the narrative.