mineralogy
noun
the science or study of minerals.
mineralogical
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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
Heat from the magma is transferred to the surrounding country rock, resulting in mineralogical and textural changes.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
The physical aspect of the country was in general such as to flatter the most sanguine expectations of mineral wealth; and the further the country became known, the more interesting was found its mineralogical character.
From Scenes and Andventures in the Semi-Alpine Region of the Ozark Mountains of Missouri and Arkansas by Henry Rowe Schoolcraft
