nepetrité
Nepetrité is a fictional mineral species used in worldbuilding and speculative geology to illustrate a rare silicate phase found in certain metamorphic and hydrothermal environments.
Etymology: The name derives from Nepeta (catmint) and the suffix -ité, mirroring real mineral names and suggesting
Occurrence and formation: In fictional accounts, nepétrité forms by metasomatic exchange between ultramafic rocks and silica-rich
Physical and chemical properties: It typically appears as pale green to olive crystals or nodules with a
Uses and cultural context: In fiction, nepétrité is valued as an ornamental stone and is said to
Taxonomy and status: Nepetrité is not recognized by real-world mineral nomenclature. It appears only in fictional