Like any science, Geology has its own technical terms and jargon. Because of the complexity of Mull and Iona, there are terms used which may not be commonplace elsewhere. These pages attempt to give good up to date meanings to many of these terms, by using the best of currently available material.

 Main Glossary Here

In addition, there is a list of rock and mineral names which are found in these Islands and round about which are named after the type localities.

Type Localities and Rocks / Minerals

As well as the main general glossary, there is also a selective glossary of terms specifically found in the memoirs and other books on these islands - a sort of "local" geological dictionary.

Mull and Iona Geological Dictionary