mineralcentered

Mineralcentered is an adjective used to describe approaches, systems, or perspectives that place minerals at the core of their framework. The term is not tied to a single discipline and is used across fields to signal emphasis on mineral content, mineral resources, or mineral-based materials.

In nutrition and health contexts, a mineralcentered approach focuses on dietary minerals and their roles in physiology, prioritizing mineral-rich foods or supplementation strategies to address deficiencies. It may accompany guidance that differentiates essential minerals from nonessential components.

In geology and resource economics, mineralcentered discourse highlights the significance of mineral deposits, ore geology, and the strategic role of minerals for industry, technology, and trade. Analysts may frame policies and investments around mineral supply security.

In design, art, and materials science, mineralcentered design emphasizes minerals as primary materials or sources of pigment, texture, and durability. It encompasses the use of stone, crystalline materials, and mineral pigments, and may intersect with sustainability and local sourcing.

Critics argue that mineralcentered uses can be vague across disciplines and risk oversimplifying complex systems by focusing on minerals at the expense of biological, ecological, or technological factors.

See also: mineral, mineralogy, mineral resources, nutrition, materials science, pigments.