ohuspektrile

Ohuspektrile is a fictional mineral concept used in speculative mineralogy and science fiction to illustrate a material with distinctive spectral properties. In the narratives where it appears, ohuspektrile is depicted as forming in small, tabular crystals with a vitreous to adamantine luster and a subtle blue-white hue in ordinary light.

Etymology: The name combines a fictional toponym ohus with the root spektr- derived from spectrum and the suffix -ile common to mineral names, signaling a material tied to optical properties.

Properties (in fiction): Descriptions vary, but many sources assign ohuspektrile a complex chemical composition containing silicate and oxide components with trace rare earth elements. Reported physical properties include a hardness around 5–7 on the Mohs scale, moderate to high refractive index, and a specific gravity in the range of 2.9–3.6. Its hallmark is a pronounced photoluminescent or iridescent response: under particular lighting, it displays vivid color dispersion and strong polarization-dependent color changes.

Occurrence and use: In fictional settings, ohuspektrile is said to form in metamorphic or ultrabasic rocks, sometimes associated with high-temperature, low-oxygen environments. It is often used as a plot device to explain advanced optical technologies or as a collectible gemstone. No real-world specimens or peer-reviewed validation exist outside speculative or fictional contexts.

See also: Photoluminescent minerals; Spectral minerals; Fictional minerals.