The classification of minerals is a process of determining to which of several groups minerals belong based on their chemical characteristics. Since the...

overview of the classification of minerals (silicates) and includes mostly International Mineralogical Association (IMA) recognized minerals and its groupings...

This is a list of minerals which have Wikipedia articles. Minerals are distinguished by various chemical and physical properties. Differences in chemical...

There are several classification systems for the economic evaluation of mineral deposits worldwide. The most commonly used schemes base on the International...

are not considered minerals, even though they are often found as inclusions in other minerals; but water ice is considered a mineral. It must have a well-defined...

overview of the classification of non-silicate minerals and includes mostly International Mineralogical Association (IMA) recognized minerals and its groupings...

the minerals in each rock. The chemical elements were discovered in identified minerals and with the help of the identified elements the mineral crystal...

Some organic compounds are valid minerals, recognized by the CNMNC (IMA). Abbreviations: "*" – discredited (IMA/CNMNC status). "?" – questionable/doubtful...

Dana's classification is a mineral classification developed by James Dwight Dana. It is based on the chemical composition and structure of minerals. It is...

and mineralized artifacts. Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation, classification of minerals, their...