2. Alphabetical list of minerals

From over 4,000 currently known mineral species, we have made a selection based on the degree of knowledge of the species in question and its worldwide recognition. International bodies such as the IMA (International Mineralogical Association) validate new mineral discoveries: this is the real legal deposit in the field. We have endeavored to keep abreast of the main international publications in this field.

The alphabetical list below contains more than 2,300 mineral species, with their order number enabling them to be found in the tables of characteristics where they are classified by family 4