Mineralogy and Petrology was founded in 1872 by Gustav Tschermak as "Mineralogische Mitteilungen". It is one of Europe's oldest geoscience journals. Former editors include outstanding names such as Tschermak Becke Machatschki and Zemann. "Mineralogy and Petrology" is devoted to the whole field of mineralogy petrology and geochemistry. Emphasis is also placed on mineralogically-oriented topics in crystallography crystal chemistry crystal physics the study of ore deposits and environmental mineralogy in an attempt to counteract increasing fragmentation in the earth sciences. Regional descriptive papers are not accepted.