mineralogical

Meanings

• noun

  The scientific study of minerals, their properties, and their occurrences.

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Variants

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mineralogic , mineralogical , mineralogically , mineralogies , mineralogist , mineralogists , mineralogy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'mineralogia' meaning 'study of minerals'

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Trivia

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1. The largest mineral collection in the world is housed at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

2. Diamonds are not technically minerals, but they are considered mineralized carbon.

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Related Concepts

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1. Geology: Mineralogy is a subfield of geology, which is the scientific study of the Earth, its materials, structures, processes, and history.

2. Crystallography: Crystallography is the study of the structure and symmetry of crystals, which is closely related to mineralogy as many minerals exhibit distinct crystal structures.

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Culture

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Mineralogy has been a significant field of study since ancient times, with early civilizations recognizing the value of minerals for various purposes such as tool-making, art, and medicine. In literature, mineralogy has been used as a metaphor for understanding the underlying structure and composition of things.

How to Memorize "mineralogical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a laboratory setting with geologists studying various minerals under a microscope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'mineralogical' with the study of minerals and their properties.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'MIND' to remember the meaning: Mineralogical Is The Study Of Minerals And Their Properties.

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