mineralogy
noun/ˌmɪnəˈrælədʒi/
Frequency rank: #16,458 most common English word
Meaning
the scientific study of minerals, including their structure, properties, and classification.
Example sentence
She decided to study mineralogy because she was fascinated by the properties of crystals and gemstones.
Synonyms & related words
- geology
- petrology
- crystallography
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