Crystallography and Related Research on Minerals and Their Synthetic Homologous for Geological Purposes

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue “Crystallography and Related Research on Minerals and Their Synthetic Homologous for Geological Purposes” is to address current challenges in studies of crystal physics and crystal chemistry to solve geological open questions.

For this issue, we invite contributions that underline the key role of the crystallography and physical chemistry of minerals in geological processes. Minerals form in a variety of different geological environments, from solutions, melts, or vapor, or by solid–solid transitions. Crystalline features, as well as structural defects, represent records of geological events responsible of the mineral’s formation and/or mineral’s transformation/phase transition. Consequently, their study can help to shed light on complex geologic events.

We encourage authors also to submit multidisciplinary papers in which the role of crystal characterization is marked. Research may also include spectroscopic studies of natural and synthetic crystals and crystal growth process.

Considering your outstanding contributions in this fascinating research field, we would like to cordially invite you to submit a paper to this Special Issue.

Dr. Gioacchino Tempesta
Dr. Giovanna Agrosì
Guest Editors

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