ClimateAugust 11, 2026

mineralogists

min-uh-RAH-luh-jists

Definition

Scientists who study the origin, composition, and physical properties of minerals.

Etymology

Derived from the French 'minéralogie', combining the Latin 'minera' (ore) with the Greek suffix '-logia' (study of). It entered English in the 18th century to describe those who classify and analyze mineral substances.

In the news

In this article, mineralogists are credited with identifying the specific volcanic sources of obsidian, which provides hard proof of prehistoric trade and travel between islands.

Ancient Maltese seafarers likely navigated by the stars

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