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Discover the origins behind mineral names and what they reveal about science and language.
This reference work catalogs the names of minerals, explains their history and etymology, and notes variant spellings. It helps readers understand how names were chosen, from honoring people and places to describing properties or obscure origins. The book offers clear, concrete entries that connect a mineral’s name to its source, with practical notes on spelling and usage. It is a useful guide for students, collectors, and professionals who need reliable, easy-to-reference information about mineral terminology.
- Learn why many minerals end in -ite and where those endings come from.
- See how names reflect discoverers, places, or described properties.
- Find variant spellings and cross-references for quick identification.
- Access concise, alphabetized entries that clarify terminology.
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A Dictionary of the Names of Minerals : Including Their History and Etymology (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books Apr 2018, 2018
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