mineralogy
noun
min·er·al·o·gy
ˌmi-nə-ˈrä-lə-jē 
-ˈra-
-ˈra-
1
: a science dealing with minerals, their crystallography, properties, classification, and the ways of distinguishing them
2
: the mineralogical characteristics of an area, a rock, or a rock formation
mineralogical
ˌmi-nə-rə-ˈlä-ji-kəl
adjective
ˌmin-rə-
or less commonly mineralogic
ˌmi-nə-rə-ˈlä-jik
ˌmin-rə-
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However, its mineralogy includes chromium-rich pyroxene containing approximately 1 percent iron.
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Ben Rider-Stokes, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2025
Both meteorites share similar mineralogy with what scientists have predicted about the planet’s crust, Rider-Stokes says in a statement.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Diversity probably means more complex mineralogy and more complex chemistry, which could mean a more habitable environment, says Valantinas.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The building will consolidate the 6 million items currently part of the Cincinnati Museum Center's multiple collections, including vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, zoology, mineralogy, archaeology, history objects, fine art, manuscripts, moving images and photographs.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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Ben Rider-Stokes, JSTOR Daily, 17 July 2025
Both meteorites share similar mineralogy with what scientists have predicted about the planet’s crust, Rider-Stokes says in a statement.
—Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Diversity probably means more complex mineralogy and more complex chemistry, which could mean a more habitable environment, says Valantinas.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
The building will consolidate the 6 million items currently part of the Cincinnati Museum Center's multiple collections, including vertebrate and invertebrate paleontology, zoology, mineralogy, archaeology, history objects, fine art, manuscripts, moving images and photographs.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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“Mineralogy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineralogy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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mineralogy
noun
min·er·al·o·gy
ˌmin-ə-ˈräl-ə-jē
-ˈral-
-ˈral-
: a science dealing with the characteristics and classification of minerals
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