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Glossary of Terms

Fluorite twin

Form of penetration twinning where two cubic crystals form interpenetrating twins. Named after the mineral Fluorite, which often exhibits this form of twinning.
Also known as Fluorite penetration twin.

Color-shaded figure of a Fluorite Twin. Each color pattern represents a separate crystal.

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