yrandol

Yrandol is a fictional crystalline material described in speculative fiction and some theoretical models of planetary geology. In these sources, it is characterized by high energy density, luminescence, and unusual electronic properties that make it a focus of debate about resource scarcity and post-scarcity futures.

Discovery and etymology: The name Yrandol appears in late 22nd-century narratives, named after the mythical figure Yrando of the Nethari culture within those works.

Occurrence and formation: Yrandol is said to occur in deep mantle xenoliths beneath volcanic provinces on the fictional planet Aldoria; it forms under high pressure and temperature in ultramafic rocks, often associated with volcanic activity.

Physical properties: Described as a tetragonal mineral with a hardness near 7 on Mohs scale, density around 4.8 g/cm3, and a color range from pale turquoise to indigo. It reportedly glows faintly under UV light and shows unusual electronic behavior in theoretical models, including partial conductivity and potential superconductivity at elevated pressures.

Applications and cultural significance: In fiction, yrandol is proposed as a compact energy carrier and a component in advanced photonic devices; its scarcity and extraction ethics are common plot themes. Real-world safety and handling data do not exist outside fictional contexts.