Selected minerals named after Princetonians
| Name | Formula | Named After | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hibbenite | Zn3(PO4)2 . 4H2O | John Grier Hibben | University President |
| Steinhardtite | Al0.38Ni0.32Fe0.30 | Paul Steinhardt | Professor (Physics) |
| Hollisterite | Al3Fe | Lincoln Hollister | Professor (Geosciences) |
| Buddingtonite | (NH4)(AlSi3)O8 | Arthur Buddington | Professor (Geology) |
| Torreyite | (Mg,Mn)9Zn4(SO4)2(OH)22 • 8(H2O) | John Torrey | Professor (Chemistry) |
| Smythite | (Fe,Ni)9S11 | Charles H. Smyth | Professor (Geology) |
| Crerarite | (Pt,Pb)Bi3(S,Se)4 | David Crerar | Professor (Geology) |
| Barringerite | (Fe,Ni)2P | Daniel Barringer | Class of 1879 |
| Chessexite | (K,Na)4Ca2Mg3Al8(SiO4)2(SO4)10(OH)10 • 40(H2O) | Ronald Chessex | Researcher (Geology) |
| Lindsleyite | (Ba,Sr)(Zr,Ca)(Fe,Mg)2(Ti,Cr,Fe)18O38 | Donald Lindsley | Class of 1956 |