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syntaxy
An intergrowth between two mineral species in which single or multiple unit cells coincide in size and shape, e.g., bastnaesite-synchisite. Compare: distaxy; epitaxy; topotaxy; polycrystal.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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