isostructural

adjective

iso·​structural

: relating to or having a similar crystal structure in that the atoms correspond in position and function although there may not be close chemical relationship : isotypic

—used of minerals and other crystalline substances

calcite and sodium nitrate are isostructural

compare isomorphous

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