William F. Foshag | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 17, 1894 |
| Died | May 21, 1956 (aged 62) |
| Nationality | American |
| Awards | Roebling Medal (1953) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geology |
William Frederick Foshag (March 17, 1894 – May 21, 1956) was an American geologist and mineralogist.[1][2] He published nearly 100 papers and described 13 new minerals, including foshagite.[3]
- ^ William F. Foshag at the SIA Archives.
- ^ Schaller, W.T. "Memorial of William Frederck Foshag" (PDF). American Mineralogist. 42 (1957): 249–255. Retrieved December 30, 2016.
- ^ William F. Foshag: Expert in the Mineralogy and Geology of Mexico, Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Archives