2022 年 131 巻 2 号 p. 147-161
I here outline to the definition of a mineral, solid solutions in mineral nomenclature, rules of naming of minerals, and procedure for establishing of a new mineral by the Commission on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification, the International Mineralogical Association. Also discussed are the implications of new minerals and minerals found first in Japan. Detailed accounts are given of new minerals from Japan.