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Definition of mineralogy

mineralogy

/ˌmɪn.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒi/
min · er · al · o · gy
Adverb:mineralogically
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Plural:mineralogies
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Adjective:mineralogical
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mineralogy Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The scientific study of minerals, encompassing their physical and chemical properties, crystal structures, formation processes, and geographical distribution.

Example

"She specialized in mineralogy to better understand the rare elemental compositions found in volcanic rock."

2

A specific system or book describing the classification and properties of minerals.

Example

"The museum's library houses several early 19th-century mineralogies that categorized gems by color alone."

• Rhymes for mineralogy

• Nearby Words

miner
miner's lettuce
mineral
mineralogy
mineshaft
minestrone
minesweeper

Word Origin & Etymology

Late 17th century: from French minéralogie or modern Latin mineralogia, from mineral + Greek -logia (denoting a subject of study or interest).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Mineralogy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/mineralogy
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