omandite

Omandite is a proposed mineral name that is not recognized by the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). It does not appear in standard mineral reference works or in formally published descriptions. Consequently, there is no officially accepted chemical formula, mineral group, crystal system, or set of physical properties for omandite.

Because omandite is not an officially described mineral species, any reported composition, structure, locality, or properties in non-peer-reviewed sources are unverified. In practice, references to omandite often reflect informal labeling, speculative discussions, or fictional use rather than a cataloged mineral with a formal type specimen and publication.

If the term appears in research or catalog records, it may indicate an informal or provisional designation for a specimen whose exact identity has not yet been established or published. Until a peer-reviewed description is provided and approved by the IMA, omandite remains unrecognized as a mineral species.

For readers seeking reliable mineral information, it is advisable to consult recognized mineral databases and literature for established minerals. If omandite is encountered, it should be treated as non-authoritative until formal validation and publication occur. See also: list of minerals, mineralogy terminology.