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(geology) A mineral that did not develop its otherwise typical external crystal form because of late crystallization between earlier formed crystals, typical of matrix minerals in rapidly crystallizing volcanic lavas and shallow igneous intrusions..
Use allotriomorph when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Allotriomorph means (geology) A mineral that did not develop its otherwise typical external crystal form because of late crystallization between earlier formed crystals, typical of matrix minerals in rapidly crystallizing volcanic lavas and shallow igneous intrusions..
Common synonyms include xenomorph.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use allotriomorph where its definition matches the intended context.
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