A Dictionary of the Names of Minerals: Including Their History and Etymology (Classic Reprint)

Albert Huntington Chester

ISBN 10: 0266378854 / ISBN 13: 9780266378853

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Dictionary of the Names of Minerals: Including Their History and Etymology (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266378854
• ISBN 13: 9780266378853
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

A Dictionary of the Names of Minerals, including their History and Etymology reveals how mineral names came to be, from honoring people to marking places and properties.

This reference helps readers understand the stories behind the terms they encounter in the field.

This edition collects the history, derivations, and even varying spellings of many mineral names, offering clear context for why a mineral bears its particular name. It’s a practical companion for students, researchers, and anyone curious about language and science.

• Explore the origins of common mineral names and the people, places, and features they reflect.
• See how historical naming trends shaped modern mineral language.
• Learn about etymology, derivations, and variant spellings in one accessible source.
• Use as a reference to better recall names during study or research.

Ideal for readers of mineralogy, history of science, and linguistic etymology, this dictionary helps make sense of the words scientists use every day.