Mineralogy (MNG)

Section Information

Mineralogy focuses on the study of minerals, their structure, composition, properties, formation, and classification. The field examines crystalline materials formed through geological processes and their role in Earth systems and industrial applications.

Current research includes crystal chemistry, mineral formation processes, high-pressure mineral physics, geochemical behavior of minerals, and advanced analytical techniques. Developments in spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction, electron microscopy, and computational modeling are improving understanding of mineral structures and transformations.

This section publishes laboratory investigations, field studies, crystallographic analyses, experimental simulations, and review articles related to mineral properties, formation, and applications.

Scope

Crystal Structure and Chemistry

• Crystallography and symmetry analysis
• Atomic structure determination
• Chemical bonding in minerals
• Solid solution and substitution mechanisms

Mineral Formation and Stability

• Igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes
• Phase equilibria and thermodynamics
• High-pressure and high-temperature mineral physics
• Experimental petrology studies

Analytical and Characterization Techniques

• X-ray diffraction and spectroscopy
• Electron microscopy and microanalysis
• Isotopic and trace element analysis
• Computational mineral modeling

Applied and Economic Mineralogy

• Ore mineral identification
• Industrial and construction minerals
• Mineral resources and exploration
• Environmental mineralogy

Surface and Interface Processes

• Mineral–fluid interactions
• Weathering and alteration processes
• Adsorption and surface chemistry
• Nanomineralogy studies

Planetary and Extraterrestrial Mineralogy

• Meteorite mineral analysis
• Mineralogy of planetary surfaces
• Lunar and Martian mineral studies
• Comparative mineral evolution

Environmental and Sustainable Applications

• Minerals in carbon sequestration
• Remediation of contaminated sites
• Recycling and sustainable resource use
• Minerals in renewable energy technologies

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