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Paragenesis
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What's The Definition Of Paragenesis?Synonyms | Synonyms for Paragenesis: Related Terms | Find terms related to Paragenesis: See Also | Paragenesis In Webster's Dictionary \Par`a*gen"e*sis\, n. [NL.; para- + genesis.]
(Geol.)
(a) The formation of minerals in contact, so as to affect one
another's development.
(b) The order in which minerals occurring together in rocks
and veins have developed.
\Par`a*gen"e*sis\ (p[a^]r`[.a]*j[e^]n"[-e]*s[i^]s), n. [Pref. para- + genesis.] (Min.) The science which treats of minerals with special reference to their origin. |
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