Mineralogy
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Mineralogy is a subset of geology specializing in the scientific study of chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals. Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation, classification of minerals, their geographical distribution, as well as their utilization.
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Collecting
Mineral collecting is also a recreational study and collection hobby, with clubs and societies representing the field. Museums, such as the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, have popular collections of mineral specimens on permanent display.
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See also
- List of minerals - a simple list concentrating on minerals with Wikipedia articles.
- List of minerals (complete) - a more complete list of IMA-approved minerals, regularly updated.
- List of mineralogists
- List of publications in mineralogy
- Mineral collecting
- Metallurgy
- Materials science
- Petrology
- Quantum mineralogy
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