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isotypic
Having analogous composition and closely similar crystal structure, but not capable of intercrystallizing to form solid solutions. Examples are calcite and soda niter; galena and NaBr. Compare: isomorphous
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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