wehrlite

Wehrlite is a fictional mineral that appears in science fiction and speculative fiction. It is commonly depicted as a dense, durable substance with properties that set it apart from ordinary minerals.

In different works its exact chemistry is varied, and some authors describe Wehrlite as an iron-nickel base alloy with a fictional light-element called wehrium, while others keep the composition deliberately vague to emphasize its otherworldly nature.

Geographic and geological context also varies; Wehrlite is said to occur in extreme environments such as meteorites, asteroid belts, remote planetary crusts, or abandoned alien installations.

Within narratives, Wehrlite is prized for features such as high hardness, exceptional heat management, and unusual energy-handling capabilities. Some depictions grant it room-temperature superconductivity, while others associate it with radiation shielding or energy storage.

Uses in fiction include hull plating for starships, armor for explorers, and components in advanced reactors or weapon systems.

There is no real-world evidence or recognition of Wehrlite; it is not listed in mineral catalogs and exists only within fictional universes. The name sometimes nods to the German word for defense, reflecting its role as a protective material in stories.