mineralogist
nounOne who is versed in the science of minerals, or one who treats or discourses of the properties of mineral bodies.
nounIn conchology, a conchologist or carrier-shell; any member of the family Xenophoridæ (or Phoridæ). See cut under
One versed in mineralogy; one devoted to the study of minerals.
nounA carrier shell (
A person expert in
a scientist trained in mineralogy