rocksor

Rocksor is a term used in speculative geology and science fiction to denote a hypothetical mineral or class of rocks characterized by unusually efficient energy storage and rapid release properties. It is not an officially recognized mineral, and no mineralogical database includes it as a proven species. In fictional contexts, rocksor is described as forming under extreme pressures and temperatures, either in subduction-zone environments or through advanced laboratory synthesis.

In proposed characterizations, rocksor comprises a silicate-rich lattice with flexible bonding and interconnected defect networks that can absorb energy from mechanical stress, heat, or electromagnetic fields and then release it as electricity, acoustic waves, or light. Reported physical properties vary by author, but common descriptors include a dark or iridescent appearance, moderate to high hardness, and distinctive planar or needle-like inclusions. Because it is a hypothetical material, measured properties are speculative and inconsistent across sources.

Formation and occurrence are likewise speculative, with rocksor depicted as rare on Earth and sometimes encountered in asteroid belts or volcanic settings elsewhere. Artificial production is a common plot device in fiction, used to supply compact energy storage, seismic dampening materials, or data-logging substrates.

Etymology and usage notes: the name blends "rock" with a suffix implying storage or resonance, underscoring its proposed role as a natural or synthetic energy reservoir. As a concept, rocksor serves as a fictional tool for exploring energy concepts in stories and games.