hemimorphy

/hɛmɪmɔrfi/

Definitions

1. noun

A crystal form that is partially twinned, so that it appears to consist of two or more parts.

“The geologist studied the hemimorphy of the quartz crystal, noting its unique twinned structure.”

Synonyms

  • crystallography
  • twinning

Antonyms

  • monocrystal
  • single-crystal