Asendite

Asendite is a name that appears in some online sources and discussions but is not recognized as a mineral species by major mineralogical reference works. There is no published IMA-approved description, no type specimen, and no verified chemical formula associated with the name as of this writing. Because formal mineral naming requires a peer-reviewed description and approval by the International Mineralogical Association, asendite lacks a stable, universally accepted definition.

Because of this lack of formal recognition, information about asendite varies and is often unreliable. Some references suggest it could be a misspelling or regional name for arsenide or arsenite minerals, while others treat it as a provisional or fictional designation without physical properties or locality data.

In educational or encyclopedic contexts, asendite should be treated as a placeholder term rather than a scientifically defined mineral. If a specific source, locality, or context is provided that documents asendite with a verifiable description, that material could form the basis for a proper article, including composition, crystal system, hardness, color, and typical associations.

See also: arsenide, arsenite, and other -ite minerals. For clarification, readers are advised to consult established mineral databases such as Mindat.org or the Mineralogical Magazine.