Monocrystal Beryllium Silicate

From TFC Galactopedia

A form of radiation shielding found in the hull of Federation starships. Monocrystal beryllium silicate is, as the name suggests, a single sheet crystal of beryllium silicate. In Federation starship construction, this crystal is grown in layers several centimeters thick, molded to the shape of the space frame and incorporated into the hull.

This item, object, or technology originated on the Star Trek side of the Rift.