Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

petrograph

Noun

/ˈpetrəˌɡraf/

Definition

A petrograph is a specialist who studies rocks and minerals, particularly their physical and chemical properties.

Examples

A petrograph analyzed the rock samples from the excavation site to determine their composition.
During the seminar, the petrograph presented his findings on the mineral content of the region’s basalt formations.

Meaning

The term petrograph refers to an expert in petrography, which is the branch of geology that focuses on the detailed description and classification of rocks.