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cyclic twinning
The repeated twinning of three or more individuals according to the same twin law but with the twinning axes not parallel. Often simulates a higher order of symmetry than that of the untwinned crystal. Compare: polysynthetic twinning
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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