Glossaries
This category focuses on glossaries, a list of terms that might help you understand some things!
Glossary: Mineralogy
Our glossary for a range of mineralogical terms - this will be added to over time as I think of others, or come across words I don't know! Amorphous - Lacking a definite crystal structure (e.g., opal, obsidian). Anhedral - A mineral grain without well-formed...
Glossary: Mining Terms
Our glossary for terms used in mining that you might come across during the course of researching mineral specimens. Adit - A nearly horizontal passage driven into a mine from the surface for access or drainage. Assay - Analysis to determine the metal content of an...
Glossary: Trade Names
Our glossary for trade names, the names given to rocks and minerals to make them more 'retail ready'. Trade names are not official mineral names and are not recognised by the IMA. Please note: the use of a trade name does not necessarily mean these are not valuable or...