二十一世纪的矿物学

根据20世纪矿物学已取得的主要成果和已经意识到尚未解决的问题，预测21世纪矿物学基础理论研究将在分子轨道理论和分子模拟、三维矿物物质、矿物表面和界面等方面取得突破性进展。这些研究将借助更为快速、准确、精细的测试手段和仪器。应用于地球科学领域，21世纪矿物学将对诸如造山带（高压变质、蛇绿岩等）；深部地质（组成、物理性质）；古生物和现代生物，特别是微生物在地质过程中的作用；全球变化（风化、沉积、纪年）等方面的研究作出特殊贡献。同时21世纪矿物学在矿物材料研究方面将为人类的生活带来广泛、深刻的变化。

MINERALOGY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

According to the main achievements made in the 20th century and the problems which have been realized but not yet dissolved, it is predicted that in theoretical research on mineralogy in the 21st century some breakthroughs will be made in the following aspects: molecular orbit theory and molecule modeling, dimensional mineral composition, and mineral surface and interface. Research in these aspects will depend on the sophistication of fast, accurate and precise testing approaches and instruments. The 21st century's mineralogy will make great contributions to scientific researches in the following aspects: orogenic belts (high\|pressure metamorphism, ophiolites, etc.), geology of the deep interior of the Earth (composition, physical properties), ancient and modern organisms, especially the roles of microorganisms in geological processes, and global change (weathering, sedimentation, dating). Meanwhile, the 21st century's mineralogy will bring about extensive and long\|term influence on the life of mankind.