Mineral classification

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There are several schemes of mineral classification in common use, usually derived from published guides to mineralogy. The International Mineralogical Association (IMA), which governs mineral nomenclature, has also proposed the outlines of a unified scheme but, as of December 2009, the details have yet to be finalised.

Strunz classification

Main article: Strunz classification

Dana classification

Main article: Dana classification

Hey's Chemical Index of Minerals

References

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