James Apjohn
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James Apjohn was the Irish chemist known for the discovery of new minerals.
medicine and finished with his M.B. in 1822. About 1824 he was appointed lecturer for chemistry at a medical school in Dublin and in 1850 he became professor for chemistry at Trinity College, although he was professor for Geology at the University since 1841.
He discovered several new minerals Apjohnite and Jellettite
Life
Apjohn studied at Trinity College, DublinTrinity College, Dublin
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medicine and finished with his M.B. in 1822. About 1824 he was appointed lecturer for chemistry at a medical school in Dublin and in 1850 he became professor for chemistry at Trinity College, although he was professor for Geology at the University since 1841.
He discovered several new minerals Apjohnite and Jellettite