mineral kingdom

noun

mineral kingdom

See plant kingdom, animal kingdom
all nonliving material, esp rocks and minerals Compare animal kingdom plant kingdom

First recorded in 1685–95

The life of the vegetable kingdom has arisen out of the life of the mineral kingdom and is sustained by it.

The vegetable and animal creation appears less symmetrical, but is still more diversified in figure than the mineral kingdom.

But the wonders of the Mineral kingdom are hidden beneath the surface.

No effort was spared that Rome might be adorned with the richest treasures of the mineral kingdom from all parts of the world.

To the mineral kingdom we are indebted for most of the mordants which fix the hues derived from other sources.

April 25, 2024firkin

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