Category:Mineralogy

Mineralogy is a sub-discipline of Geology. The science deals with the classification and description of natural minerals, whether they have economic importance or not. Mineralogy is generally considered a "pure" science, although its findings are used in prospecting and mining engineering.

Articles in category "Mineralogy"

There are 31 articles in this category.

Adularia Albite Andesine Anorthite Argentite B Beryl Bytownite C Chalcocite Clinozoisite Cristobalite

F Feldspar Feldspathoid L Labradorite Lazurite Leucite Limestone M Metamorphic Microcline Mineral Morganite N Nepheline

O Oligoclase Orthoclase P Plagioclase Plutonic Q Quartz S Sanidine Silica group Silicate Sodalite T Tridymite