The Journal of Mineralogical and Petrological Sciences publishes research on the composition, structure, and formation of minerals and rocks. Recent articles focus on geochronology, mineral chemistry, and petrogenesis of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including studies of fluid-rock interactions and deformation mechanisms. Investigations cover diverse geological settings, from volcanic arcs and metamorphic complexes to protoplanetary disks and modern stromatolites.
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⚡ Speed vs Prestige
How does this journal balance review speed with impact level?
Q2
SJR Rank
Top 50% in field
General Information
Country / RegionJapan
Primary LanguageEnglish
1st Year Published1980
Annual Volume~ 35 articles / year
StatusActive (last: 2026)
Total Publications1,016
Publisher OrgJapan Association of Mineralogical Sciences
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GeologyQ2
GeophysicsQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Mineralogy
Scopus Categories
GeophysicsGeology
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Geological and Geochemical AnalysisHigh-pressure geophysics and materialsearthquake and tectonic studiesGeochemistry and Geologic MappingCrystal Structures and PropertiesMineralogy and Gemology StudiesClay minerals and soil interactionsGeology and Paleoclimatology ResearchGeochemistry and Elemental AnalysisRadioactive element chemistry and processing