Birthdate: January 27, 1888
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Zürich, Switzerland
Died: March 20, 1947
Victor Goldschmidt, a Norwegian mineralogist, is renowned for his pioneering work in modern geochemistry and crystal chemistry. He is recognized as a key figure, along with Vladimir Vernadsky, in the establishment of modern geochemistry. Goldschmidt’s significant achievements include the creation of the Goldschmidt Classification of elements, a groundbreaking system that transformed the comprehension of chemical elements and their characteristics. His research has been instrumental in advancing the field of geochemistry, influencing how scientists investigate the composition and properties of minerals and elements within the Earth’s crust.
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