salatite

Salatite is a name that has appeared in a small number of sources as a proposed mineral species but is not currently recognized by major mineralogical authorities. It is not listed in widely used reference databases such as Mindat.org, WebMineral, or the International Mineralogical Association (IMA) database. Consequently, no verified data on composition, structure, or occurrence are available.

Because salatite lacks formal validation, there is no established chemical formula, crystal system, hardness, or typical locality. Some uses of the name may reflect a misspelling, a misidentification of another mineral, or a non-mineral substance described in non-peer-reviewed literature.

If salatite were to be validated as a mineral species, its description would be published in a peer-reviewed source and submitted to the IMA for official recognition. The entry would specify its chemical composition, crystallography, diagnostic properties (such as color, luster, cleavage, or hardness), and known localities, along with associated minerals.

See also: Mineral nomenclature, List of minerals, Halite, Salt minerals.