Georgius Agricola is generally referred to as the what?
Father of Mineralogy
Father of Metallurgy
Uncle of Mineralogy
Grandfather of Metallurgy
Answer
Georgius Agricola was a German Renaissance scholar, polymath, and mineralogist, and is often referred to as the "Father of Mineralogy". He was a prolific author who wrote many books on the subjects of mining, metallurgy, and geology, and is credited with coining the term "mineralogy".
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