E
Elutriation
Eluvium
Embryo

In crystal nucleation theory, an incipient and metastable particle with a size smaller than a critical radius.
See critical radius

Emerylite

An obsolete term for margarite.

Emulsion
Enantiomorph or enantiomorphic pair
Enaulic c/f-related distribution
End member

A mineral with a formula that is stoichiometric with respect to the asymmetric unit of the cell, and therefore reflects a lack of solid solution.
See solid solution for an example, also see asymmetric unit

Endellite

A redundant term for halloysite and its use should be discontinued.

Endothermic

See enthalpy.