Rocks and Minerals

Aims & Scope

Rocks & Minerals, with its treasure-trove of in-depth, relevant feature articles and spectacular color images, has been enticing hobbyists and academics alike since 1926.

Through the years it has evolved into a highly respected, award-winning journal for all who are interested in specimen mineralogy, mineral localities, geology, and paleontology.

Its international community of readers savors the diversity of articles and trusts in their peer-reviewed, authoritative content.

Regular columns explore such topics as minerals for the collector; microminerals; recent books, videos, and DVDs; coming events; museum news; and personalities in the field.

Detailed lists of collecting opportunities in specific areas are published periodically, as are special theme issues.

Rocks & Minerals works with the Mineralogical Society of America to bridge the gap between collectors and professional mineralogists, and it is affiliated with the Friends of Mineralogy, the Midwest Federation of Mineralogical and Geological Societies, and the Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies.

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Metrics & Ranking

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.205

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q4

h-index

Year	Value
2024	10

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	20890

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	22

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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

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Earth and Planetary Sciences, 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.

• Reading Pegmatites: Part 1—What Beryl Says

  Citation: 49

  Authors: David

• Reading Pegmatites: Part 3—What Lithium Minerals Say

  Citation: 38

  Authors: David

• Crystal-Filled Cavities in Granitic Pegmatites: Bursting the Bubble

  Citation: 29

  Authors: David

• Obituary Notices

  Citation: 22

  Authors:

• The Four Twin Laws of Calcite and How To Recognize Them

  Citation: 17

  Authors: R. Peter

• The Remarkable Occurrence of Rare Secondary Tellurium Minerals of Otto Mountain near Baker, California, Including Seven New Species

  Citation: 15

  Authors: Robert M., Anthony R., Stuart J., Joseph, Brent

• The Geology of Washington

  Citation: 14

  Authors: Raymond

• The Amazing Fossil Insects of the Eocene Kishenehn Formation in Northwestern Montana

  Citation: 13

  Authors: Dale, Conrad

• Reading Pegmatites—Part 2: What Tourmaline Says

  Citation: 13

  Authors: David

• Computer Programs for Drawing Crystal Shapes and Atomic Structures

  Citation: 11

  Authors: John

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