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The Commission
on New Minerals, Nomenclature and Classification (CNMNC)
of the International Mineralogical Association (IMA) was
formed in July 2006 by a merger between the Commission on
New Minerals and Mineral Names (CNMMN) and the Commission
on Classification of Minerals, at the request of both commissions.
The Commission on New Minerals and Mineral Names (CNMMN)
was established in 1959 for the purpose of controlling the introduction
of new minerals and mineral names, and of rationalising mineral
nomenclature. Since that time, the work of the CNMMN has gained
overwhelming support from the international mineralogical community.
The objective of the Commission on Classification of Minerals
(CCM) was to review existing systems of mineral classification
and to provide advice on the classification of minerals to the
mineralogical community.
Objectives
The objective of the CNMNC is to control the introduction of
new minerals and mineral names, to rationalize mineral nomenclature
and to review existing systems on mineral classification.
Please
consult a review of the Commission activities and decision since
1959 in the CNMNC website.
Composition
The CNMNC consists of representatives appointed by national mineralogical
bodies, and an executive committee consisting of chairman, two
vice-chairmen and secretary. |
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