Mineralis

Mineralis is a Latin-derived term meaning "of minerals" or "mineral." In scientific usage, it functions as an adjective and may appear in Latinized species names to denote an association with minerals, mineral-rich habitats, or mineral-like characteristics. It is not a standalone taxonomic unit.

The word is formed from the Latin root for mineral with a common adjectival suffix, and in Latin it agrees with the gender and number of the noun it describes, producing different forms as required. In taxonomic naming, epithets such as mineralis are chosen to convey descriptive information rather than imply a new lineage.

Outside taxonomy, mineralis also appears in geology and mineralogy texts as a descriptive term in various languages that retain the Latin form. In contemporary media and branding, mineralis may be used as a proper name for products, fictional places, or organizations.

See also: Mineral, Mineralogy, Taxonomy, Binomial nomenclature.