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mineralogyScientific study of minerals, including their physical properties, chemical composition, internal crystal structure, occurrence and distribution in nature, and origins or conditions of formation. Mineralogic studies range from description and classification of new or rare minerals to analysis of crystal structure and laboratory or industrial synthesis of mineral species. The methods employed include physical and chemical identification tests, determination of crystal symmetry and structure, optical examination, X-ray diffraction, and isotope analysis. mineralogy the branch of geology concerned with the study of minerals mineralogy [‚min·ə′räl·ə·jē] (inorganic chemistry) The science which concerns the study of natural inorganic substances called minerals. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| He said much new information on chemical analysis, minerology, sampling and analysis of incoming sand is included. We'll be able to compare results and confirm our assumption on grade, size and minerology," Long said. |
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