MINERALOGY

Mineralogy

Mineralogy is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals. Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation, classification of minerals, their geographical distribution, as well as their utilization.

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mineralogy

Noun

  1. The branch of petrology that studies minerals.
  2. Its mineral materials.
  3. A treatise on mineralogy.


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