adjective
See mineralogy
‘Although this is not a detailed mineralogical reference or a technically sophisticated work, it is the finest ‘coffee-table’ mineral book on the market.’
- ‘Nonetheless, he became an outstanding collector and mineral diagnostician, a master of the art of preparing specimens, and a genuine mineralogical thinker.’
- ‘A new emphasis was placed on paleontology and geology, and exhibitions that focused on these areas gradually replaced displays with mineralogical themes.’
- ‘He strung out a list of potential localities, all ‘far better’ than the ones renowned in mineralogical literature.’
- ‘Private mineralogical firms appeared in the country.’
- ‘I just read John White's column on the mineralogical nomenclature situation, and I must say that I couldn't agree more.’
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