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polytropy
A condition in which there is no change in the geometrical symmetry of the crystal structure of two related minerals, but a change to permit a variant in the resultant mineral; e.g., orthoclase microcline. Compare: polytypy; polysyngony.
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- Industri / Domain: Pertambangan
- Kategori: Peratmbangan secara umum; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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