Arcangelo Scacchi
Italian mineralogist (1810-1893) · Italy · On the map · Academics · Died at 83
Arcangelo Scacchi was an Italian physician, mineralogist, malacologist, and naturalist. He served as a professor of mineralogy at the University of Naples.
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About this person
Between 1841 and 1884 he explored the volcanic lava flows of Mount Somma and named several minerals claimed as new forms from the deposits although they were subsequently re-identified as being already described. He also contributed to the study of volcanoes and molluscs.
Country
Italy
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1810 to 1893 · aged 83
