Niels Viggo Ussing
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Niels Viggo Ussing Professor of Mineralogy
, University of Copenhagen
, Denmark
. The mineral Ussingite
is named after this Professor.
Mineralogy
Mineralogy is the study of chemistry, crystal structure, and physical properties of minerals. Specific studies within mineralogy include the processes of mineral origin and formation, classification of minerals, their geographical distribution, as well as their utilization.-History:Early writing...
, University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
The University of Copenhagen is the oldest and largest university and research institution in Denmark. Founded in 1479, it has more than 37,000 students, the majority of whom are female , and more than 7,000 employees. The university has several campuses located in and around Copenhagen, with the...
, Denmark
Denmark
Denmark is a Scandinavian country in Northern Europe. The countries of Denmark and Greenland, as well as the Faroe Islands, constitute the Kingdom of Denmark . It is the southernmost of the Nordic countries, southwest of Sweden and south of Norway, and bordered to the south by Germany. Denmark...
. The mineral Ussingite
Ussingite
Ussingite is a silicate mineral with formula Na2AlSi3O8.It was named for Niels Viggo Ussing , Copenhagen, Denmark....
is named after this Professor.