Frank W. Clarke

Biography

Frank W. Clarke was an innovative chemist whose pioneering studies of the Earth’s crust earned him the title of the father of geochemistry. His meticulous mapping of elemental distribution in rocks and minerals helped forge a new scientific understanding of geological processes.

As a leader in his field, he devoted himself to translating complex chemical concepts into resources for both students and fellow scientists, ensuring that his work would inform and inspire for generations to come.