<abstract xml:lang="en" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>One of the topical problems of science in general at present is spreading the newest discoveries among population as well as among the decision-makers. "Mineralogical sciences" (mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology) affect the wide spectrum of human activities. Such an influence can already be traced in prehistory, and in the modern age the significance of the mentioned geoscience branches is on the increase. The author presents here a review of selected applications of mineralogical sciences in the development of mankind.</p></abstract>

One of the topical problems of science in general at present is spreading the newest discoveries among population as well as among the decision-makers. "Mineralogical sciences" (mineralogy, geochemistry, petrology) affect the wide spectrum of human activities. Such an influence can already be traced in prehistory, and in the modern age the significance of the mentioned geoscience branches is on the increase. The author presents here a review of selected applications of mineralogical sciences in the development of mankind.

Mineralogy and petrology serving society: challenges for the 21st century

Constantine the Philosopher University, A. Hlinku l, 949 74 Nitra, Slovakia

Mineralogia

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One of the topical problems of science in general at present is spreading the newest discoveries among population as well as among the decision-makers....

Mineralogy and petrology serving society: challenges for the 21st century

Published Online: May 04, 2010

Page range: 15 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10002-009-0005-0

Keywords
mineralogy in service to society

This content is open access.

Mineralogy and petrology serving society: challenges for the 21st century

Published Online: May 04, 2010

Page range: 15 - 30

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10002-009-0005-0

Keywordsmineralogy in service to society

This content is open access.

Keywords
mineralogy in service to society