"Celebrating the International Year of Mineralogy is more than just a collection of scientific essays; it is a celebration of the field’s vibrant history and its promising future. Every word in this book perfectly confirms the sentence proposed by editors in the preface: 'mineralogy is a living science'. This book pays homage to the many researchers whose tireless efforts have expanded our understanding of the mineral kingdom and is a must-read for anyone interested in mineralogical stories ... ." (Anhuai Lu, American Mineralogist, Vol. 109 (12), 2024)