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- DictionaryMin·er·al·o·gy/ˌminəˈräləjē/
noun
- 1. the scientific study of minerals.
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Scientific study of minerals
Mineralogy is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts. Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation, classification of minerals, their geographical distribution, as well as their utilization. Wikipedia