paragenesis
noun
para·gen·e·sis
ˌper-ə-ˈje-nə-səs 
ˌpa-rə-
: the formation of minerals in contact in such a manner as to affect one another's development
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“Paragenesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paragenesis. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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