矿物术语的溯源

Traceability of Mineral Terms

矿物是人类赖以生存、生活、生产所需的自然物质原料来源,也是人类认识和利用自然物质的科学依据。文章探讨矿物及其术语溯源,精选并列举出我国各朝代浩如烟海的古籍中有关矿物术语及其名称定义、概念内涵和应用范围。文章还简述了当代矿物学的发展趋势,以及中国新矿物发现成就。

Minerals are important not only to provide natural materials, but also to help human in science research. Based on the vast ancient books of different dynasties, the author discusses the origins, definitions, concepts, and applications of mineral terms. The author also outlines the development of contemporary trends in mineralogy.