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Princeton's WordNet

  1. mineralogistnoun

    a scientist trained in mineralogy

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  1. mineralogistnoun

    A person expert in mineralogy.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Mineralogistnoun

    One who discourses on minerals.

    Etymology: mineralogie, French; from mineral and λόγος.

    Many authors deny it, and the exactest mineralogists have rejected it. Thomas Browne, Vulgar Errours, b. ii.

Wikipedia

  1. mineralogist

    Mineralogy is a subject of geology specializing in the scientific study of the chemistry, crystal structure, and physical (including optical) properties of minerals and mineralized artifacts. 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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  1. mineralogist

    A mineralogist is a scientist who studies minerals, their composition, properties, classification, and the ways in which they are formed, used, or disposed of. This study can include examining the microscopic structure of minerals, analyzing their physical and chemical properties, or exploring their origin and occurrence in different geographical locations.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Mineralogistnoun

    one versed in mineralogy; one devoted to the study of minerals

  2. Mineralogistnoun

    a carrier shell (Phorus)

  3. Etymology: [Cf. F. minralogiste.]

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    The numerical value of mineralogist in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of mineralogist in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

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