Mineralogy

usgb/ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒi/
noun

The scientific study of minerals.

She decided to study mineralogy to understand different types of rocks.
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Often appears as...

  • study of mineralogy
  • mineralogy department

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Academic

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Academic Focus

Used mainly in educational or scientific discussions about minerals and their properties.

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He published an article on the mineralogy of volcanic rocks.
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Not Just Rocks

Encompasses study of mineral structures, formation, and classification, not only rocks.

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Her mineralogy thesis explored crystal lattices.
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Interdisciplinary

Mineralogy intersects with other sciences like chemistry and geography.

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Chemical analysis is vital in mineralogy.
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