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Article: The IMA commission on new minerals and mineral names: Procedures and guidelines on mineral nomenclature 1998
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- Mineralogical Record
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- May 1, 1999
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The Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names of the International Mineralogical Association was established in 1959 for the purpose of controlling the introduction of new minerals and mineral names, and of rationalizing mineral nomenclature. Since that time, the work of the Commission has gai
ned overwhelming support from the international mineralogical community. Presented here is a summary of the procedures currently employed by the Commission, and the recommended guidelines for mineral nomenclature.
The Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names (hereinafter referred to as the CNMMN) consists of representatives appointed by national mineralogical bodies, and an executive committee ...