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petrography

Meanings
  • noun

    The scientific study of rocks, particularly their mineral and textural composition and structure.

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petrographer , petrographers , petrographic , petrographical , petrographically , petrographies , petrography
Etymology
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From the Greek words petro- (rock) and graphein (to write).

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  1. Petrography is a crucial tool in the oil industry for identifying potential reservoir rocks.

  2. The study of petrography dates back to the 16th century, with the first documented use of the term in 1597.

  3. Petrography is also used in the study of meteorites to identify their mineralogical and textural properties.

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  1. Mineralogy: The scientific study of minerals and their properties.

  2. Geology: The scientific study of the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change.

  3. Archaeology: The study of human history and prehistory through the excavation of sites and the analysis of artifacts and other physical remains.

  4. Paleontology: The scientific study of life that existed prior to, and sometimes including, the start of the Holocene Epoch approximately 11,700 years ago.

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Petrography has played a significant role in various fields such as geology, archaeology, and paleontology. In geology, it helps identify and classify rocks based on their mineral and textural properties. In archaeology, petrography is used to study the composition and provenance of artifacts and building materials. In paleontology, it aids in the identification and classification of fossils.

How to Memorize "petrography"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a geologist examining a rock under a microscope, identifying its minerals and textures.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'petrography' with the study of rocks.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Pets Rock' to remember the term.

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