globosidit

Globosidit is a term that appears in a small number of historical or obscure references in mineralogy and chemistry. It is not recognized as an official mineral name by the International Mineralogical Association, and there is no widely accepted, defining composition or structure associated with the term.

History and usage often show globosidit (sometimes spelled globosidite in older sources) as a provisional label for a globular or globose-silicate concept. In several cases, authors used it to denote a hypothetical spherical silica-like phase or particle rather than a formally described mineral species. The lack of standardized criteria led to inconsistent usage and eventual obscurity in modern texts.

Nomenclature and classification are hindered by the absence of formal validation. Because no type specimen, crystallographic data, or precise chemical formula exists in accepted records, globosidit has no standing in current mineralogical databases. Some discussions in older literature also mixed the term with other similarly named minerals or with general ideas about globular silicate structures, contributing to ongoing confusion.

Occurrences and evidence remain unclear. There are no widely cited, verifiable natural occurrences or authenticated samples in major databases. Descriptions, if any, tend to be fragmentary and tied to historical contexts rather than to modern mineralogical practice.

Current status places globosidit as an obsolete or ambiguous term within the scientific record. Any future reviving of the concept would require a clearly defined mineral description, independent validation, and formal approval to be reinstated as a recognized entry.