mineralogy

Mineralogy is the study of minerals. It is a branch of geology that deals with the identification, description, and classification of minerals.

Mineralogists study the physical properties of minerals, such as their colour, lustre, hardness, and cleavage. They also study the chemical composition of minerals and how they are formed.

Mineralogists use their knowledge of minerals to help us understand the Earth's crust and the processes that have shaped it. They also use their knowledge to identify and extract minerals that are valuable to humans.

The mineralogist studied the mineral deposits in the area.