mineralogy
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mineralogy
The science of minerals, dealing with their chemical composition, crystal structure, physical properties, and formation.
Im Studium der Geowissenschaften ist die Mineralogie ein wichtiges Grundlagenfach.
In the study of geosciences, mineralogy is an important foundational subject.
The word is made up of 'Mineral' (mineral) and the ending '-logie' (-logy). The ending '-logie' comes from Greek and means 'study' or 'science'. It marks many scientific disciplines.
Die Mineralogie ist wörtlich die Lehre von den Mineralen.
Mineralogy is literally the study of minerals.
When you see the ending '-logie' (-logy), it is almost always feminine ('die') and refers to a science or field of study. This pattern helps you recognize and understand many other technical terms such as Biologie, Psychologie, or Technologie.
Neben der Mineralogie interessiert er sich auch für Archäologie.
Besides mineralogy, he is also interested in archaeology.
'Mineralogie' (mineralogy) is a technical term from science. It is mainly used in an academic or educational context, for example at university or in specialist books.
Für meine Prüfung in Geologie muss ich viel über Mineralogie lernen.
For my exam in geology, I have to learn a lot about mineralogy.
geology
Geologie takes a comprehensive look at the structure, history, and processes of the Earth and its rocks. Mineralogie focuses on the individual minerals that rocks are made of. Geologie is the appropriate term for the formation of a mountain range, while Mineralogie is the appropriate term for the properties of its minerals.
Die Mineralogie untersucht, welche Eigenschaften die Minerale im Gestein des Gebirges haben.
Mineralogy examines the properties of the minerals in the mountain range's rock.
Die Geologie untersucht, wie das Gebirge und seine Gesteine entstanden sind.
Geology examines how the mountain range and its rocks formed.
