Mineralogy

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ËŒmɪnəˈɹɒlÉ™dÊ’i/
• US IPA: /ËŒmɪnəˈɹɑlÉ™dÊ’i/

Origin

mineral + -logy

Full definition of mineralogy

Noun

1. (petrology) The branch of petrology that studies minerals.
2. Its mineral materials.
3. A treatise on mineralogy.

Derived terms

• mineralogical
• mineralogist