Mineralogy
Of geology.
The branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them.
This concept's ID is @1~32938
Nodule
- nodule
(mineralogy) a small rounded lump of mineral substance (usually harder than the surrounding...
- geode
(mineralogy) a hollow rock or nodule with the cavity usually lined with crystals.
Also contains
- asterism
(mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures...
- twins
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other.
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- mineralogist
A scientist trained in mineralogy.