Physics and Chemistry of Minerals

Aims & Scope

Physics and Chemistry of Minerals is an international journal devoted to publishing articles and short communications of physical or chemical studies on minerals or solids related to minerals.

The aim of the journal is to support competent interdisciplinary work in mineralogy and physics or chemistry.

Particular emphasis is placed on applications of modern techniques or new theories and models to interpret atomic structures and physical or chemical properties of minerals.

Some subjects of interest are: -Relationships between atomic structure and crystalline state (structures of various states, crystal energies, crystal growth, thermodynamic studies, phase transformations, solid solution, exsolution phenomena, etc.) -General solid state spectroscopy (ultraviolet, visible, infrared, Raman, ESCA, luminescence, X-ray, electron paramagnetic resonance, nuclear magnetic resonance, gamma ray resonance, etc.) -Experimental and theoretical analysis of chemical bonding in minerals (application of crystal field, molecular orbital, band theories, etc.) -Physical properties (magnetic, mechanical, electric, optical, thermodynamic, etc.) -Relations between thermal expansion, compressibility, elastic constants, and fundamental properties of atomic structure, particularly as applied to geophysical problems -Electron microscopy in support of physical and chemical studies -Computational methods in the study of the structure and properties of minerals -Mineral surfaces (experimental methods, structure and properties)

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.6
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.443

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q3

h-index

Year	Value
2024	82

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	12790

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	204

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences and Materials Science, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Systematics of the spinel structure type

  Citation: 643

  Authors: Roderick J., James R., G. V.

• Interpretation of Ni2p XPS spectra of Ni conductors and Ni insulators

  Citation: 633

  Authors: H. W., D., G. M.

• Progress and new directions in high temperature calorimetry revisited

  Citation: 457

  Authors: Alexandra

• Progress and new directions in high temperature calorimetry

  Citation: 415

  Authors: Alexandra

• A review of electron spin spectroscopy and its application to the study of paramagnetic defects in crystalline quartz

  Citation: 374

  Authors: John A.

• A crystal-chemical classification of borate structures with emphasis on hydrated borates

  Citation: 346

  Authors: C. L., Joan R.

• IR characteristics of hydrotalcite-like compounds

  Citation: 331

  Authors: Maria J., María A., J. L., Carlos J.

• Quantification of ferrous/ferric ratios in minerals: new evaluation schemes of Fe L 23 electron energy-loss near-edge spectra

  Citation: 305

  Authors: P. A., B.

• Structural relaxation in silicate melts and non-Newtonian melt rheology in geologic processes

  Citation: 293

  Authors: DonaldB., SharonL.

• High-temperature thermal expansion of lime, periclase, corundum and spinel

  Citation: 263

  Authors: G., P., G.

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