Who classified the elements on the basis of their similar geochemical properties and reactive affinities?

Chalcophiles, lithophiles, siderophiles and atmophiles are classes of elements, based upon similar geochemical properties, and reactive affinities. The classes were originally advanced, by Swiss-born Victor Goldschmidt (1888-1947) and are terms still widely used by geologists and geochemists. The key factor in determining an element's class, is the type of chemical bonds that the element forms.