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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Curator at Music and Museums; Museum of Evolution; Palaeontology and mineralogy.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2024
With panoramic cameras, a microscopic imager, a rock abrasion tool, and three different spectrometers, the rovers made many discoveries about the geology and mineralogy of Mars.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2010
Five science instruments mapped Bennu's chemistry and mineralogy, to determine the effect of sunlight on the asteroid's orbit.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024
Experts can tell where Moon and Mars rocks come from by their geology and mineralogy.
—Chris Impey, Discover Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2024
With panoramic cameras, a microscopic imager, a rock abrasion tool, and three different spectrometers, the rovers made many discoveries about the geology and mineralogy of Mars.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Dec. 2010
Five science instruments mapped Bennu's chemistry and mineralogy, to determine the effect of sunlight on the asteroid's orbit.
—George Petras, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024
Experts can tell where Moon and Mars rocks come from by their geology and mineralogy.
—Chris Impey, Discover Magazine, 27 Oct. 2023
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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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