Mineralogy: Definition with Mineralogy Pictures and Photos

1. Noun. The branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them.

Generic synonyms: Geology
Examples of category: Geode, Nodule, Asterism, Twins
Derivative terms: Mineralogist

1. n. The science which treats of minerals, and teaches how to describe, distinguish, and classify them.

1. Noun. (petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals. ¹

2. Noun. Its mineral materials ¹

3. Noun. A treatise on mineralogy ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

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