slian
Slian is a fictional mineral name used in speculative fiction and worldbuilding. Named for the fictional region of Slia, slian is described as a dense metallic substance with a high strength-to-weight ratio and exceptional thermal and electrical properties. In many works it serves as a prototype material for advanced technologies and as a plot device surrounding resource control.
Formation and properties: Slian is usually depicted as forming under specific high-pressure, high-temperature conditions in planetary
Occurrence and extraction: Deposits are portrayed as rare and geographically constrained, requiring deep mining operations and
Uses and cultural role: Slian is valued for structural components in spacecraft and turbine engines, radiation
Note: Slian is a fictional term and not an element recognized in real-world science; variations exist across