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Earth Sciences: Mineralogy and Petrology

Hubnerite on quartz
Calcite with stilbite and quartz

Mineralogy and Petrology are the study of minerals and rocks. Minerals are classified in species according to their chemical composition and crystal structure. Rocks are made up of aggregates of minerals.