Antosyanit

Antosyanit is a name that has appeared in some discussions as a proposed mineral designation, but it is not recognized as an official mineral by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA) and is not listed in major mineral databases such as Mindat, Webmineral, or the Crystallography Open Database. The term does not have a widely cited peer-reviewed description establishing a chemical formula, crystal structure, or type locality. As such, there is no consensus on its composition, crystallography, or classification, and it remains unvalidated in the mineralogical community.

The etymology of the name is generally attributed to a surname of Armenian origin, Antosyan, from which the form antosyanit is derived. In practice, the usage of the name has varied, and some sources may refer to similarly named minerals or to different spellings (for example, Antosyanite) that are not interchangeable.

Due to the lack of official validation, antosyanit should be regarded as a term lacking formal recognition in mineral nomenclature. If a verified discovery is published with an IMA-approved description, the name could become an accepted mineral name with defined properties. Researchers or readers seeking information should consult authoritative databases and peer-reviewed publications for current status and details.