tarusid
Tarusid is a fictional mineral used in science fiction and world-building contexts. In the stories and simulations where it appears, tarusid is described as a rare aluminosilicate-oxide mineral with a metallic luster and iridescent sheen, forming slender tabular crystals. It is commonly attributed chemical traits such as trace elements of titanium and vanadium, a Mohs hardness around 6–7, a density near 5.0 g/cm3, and a refractive index around 1.75. Colors range from dark gray to blue-black, with vivid rainbow-like iridescence under direct light.
Formation and occurrence: In fiction, tarusid is said to form under extreme high-temperature and high-pressure conditions,
Uses and significance: Tarusid is often depicted as a strategic material for decorative stone, high-performance ceramics,
Etymology and reception: The name tarusid is typically linked to fictional regions or star systems named Tarus,