susinite

Susinite is a fictional mineral that appears in science fiction literature, tabletop role-playing games, and video games. It is typically described as a rare, energy-dense silicate with distinctive optical and electrical properties, making it highly sought after for advanced technology.

In many depictions, susinite enables compact power storage and rapid energy discharge. It is often portrayed as highly conductive and thermally stable, with some authors attributing superconducting-like behavior at low temperatures or under high pressure. The exact physics and behavior vary between works.

Susinite is usually said to form in extreme environments, such as deep hydrothermal vents, oxidized ore bodies, or asteroid interiors, and to occur in small, high-grade pockets. Mining is depicted as hazardous and labor-intensive, requiring careful handling to preserve its properties.

The name susinite is fictional and has no basis in real-world geology. Its recurrent use in fiction reflects a long-standing storytelling trope: a rare, powerful material that enables technologies beyond current capabilities.

Susinite often appears alongside other speculative materials as a plot device to justify extraordinary devices and economies within fictional universes.