Mineralogist


Introduction

If you have ever thought about becoming a mineralogist, then this article is for you. You'll learn everything you ever wanted to know about becoming a mineralogist, where mineralogist work, how much they get paid, what kind of additional in-service training they need, how you can become a mineralogist, some of the dangers involved in the job, when you can expect to retire and how you can make a difference in the lives of the people you serve.


What is it like to be a mineralogist?

Mineralogists analyze and interpret geological analyze and study Earth's composition to find usable resource.


What do mineralogists do?

A mineralogist is a person who studies minerals. Since minerals are using for a lot of different things, there is a lot of possibility of working. They can work in the field, or they can work in different industries like food or in a laboratory.


What do mineralogists do on a typical day?

They can study a lot of different minerals. They job is to discovers, with the help of a map, some useful mineral that can be processing. They normally do a lot of research and some mineral evaluation in a laboratory.


Where do mineralogists work?

They work outside in the field, or they can work in a laboratory


How can I become a mineralogist?

To prepare for this you need to take a college preparatory track in high school. It would pay to take as much science and mathematics that you can. Becoming a mineralogist requires at a minimum a college degree and often postgraduate work.


How much money do mineralogists make?

The average salary is $110,899 (CAD). The average hourly salary is $53/hrs and the average bonus is around $3,382.


What kinds of additional training do mineralogists need?

They need to do some trainee ship.


What are the dangers of being a mineralogist?

Sometime, some mineral can be harmful for the health. It is why, we need to work with some protection. Some mineral, can cause cancer.


What are the chances that mineralogists will be replaced by robots soon?

They are no more chance than any other job. Maybe in the future, but not in a near one.


What age do mineralogists retire at?

They are retiring around the age of 65 year old.


Conclusion

To conclude, this article can help anyone on the job of a mineralogist.


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