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 1 facts

    (mineralogy) a small rounded lump of mineral substance (usually harder than the surrounding...

  • geode 0 facts

    (mineralogy) a hollow rock or nodule with the cavity usually lined with crystals.

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  • asterism 0 facts

    (mineralogy) a star-shaped figure with six rays that is seen in some crystal structures...

  • twins 0 facts

    (mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other.

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