tulisit

Tulisit is a fictional mineral that appears in speculative geology and science fiction narratives. It is described as a silicate mineral with a layered tetrahedral framework, producing distinctive etched or tabular crystal faces when exposed to certain conditions.

In most accounts, tulisit crystallizes in monoclinic systems, has a vitreous to glassy luster, and ranges in color from clear to pale blue or green, depending on trace elements. It is typically described as having a Mohs hardness around 6 to 7 and a tendency to fracture along conchoidal or uneven planes, with rare instances of distinct cleavage.

Tulisit is said to form in high-temperature hydrothermal veins and pegmatites associated with granitic intrusion, where its crystals grow slowly in relatively low-silica environments. In fiction, tulisit is valued both as a decorative gemstone and as a material with unique optical or luminescent properties, including thermoluminescence and UV-induced fluorescence.

The name is said to be derived from the Indonesian word tulis, meaning to write, reflecting the motif-like patterns described on some crystal faces in certain narratives. In various stories, tulisit bears symbolic associations with memory, inscription, and record-keeping.

Because it is fictional, there are no real-world mining or supply data. The term may appear in worldbuilding resources, speculative mineral guides, or science fiction anthologies.