die Mineralie
Translation
mineral component, mineral
Examples
Quarz ist eine häufige Mineralie in Granit.
Quartz is a common mineral component in granite.
Grammar Patterns
((die Mineralie)) (nominative) is... Quarz ist eine wichtige Mineralie.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Bestandteil (component), die Substanz (substance)
Etymology
From Latin 'mineralis' (relating to mines). The '-ie' suffix is sometimes used in German for technical or abstract nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a single scientific 'mineral entity' or component, similar to 'calorie'. The '-ie' ending makes it sound more technical.