mineralogy
noun
the science or study of minerals.
mineralogical
-
a word derived from
mineralogy.
Example Sentences
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"The rock has special chemical and thus mineralogical properties," says Duretz.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2023
In addition, Alaska possesses a rich diversity of rock formations, each with varying mineralogical fingerprints, which are reflected in the plants growing there.
From New York Times ● Aug. 12, 2021
CoreLogic, a corporation that provides property data as well as citywide and nationwide scores, offers detailed risk reports with data sourced from mineralogical scientists, climate scientists, engineers and statisticians.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 15, 2021
Peterson ran chemical and x-ray diffraction studies on track samples, testing, among other things, the soil's density, moisture content, and mineralogical qualities.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 27, 2019
They are excessively variable in their mineralogical composition, and very often alternate in thin seams with biotite hornfels and indurated quartzites.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various
