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paragenesis
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par·a·gen·e·sis  (pr-jn-ss) also par·a·ge·ne·sia (-j-nzh, -zh-)
n.
The order in which a formation of associated minerals is generated.
para·ge·netic (-j-ntk) adj.
paragenesis [ˌpærəˈdʒɛnɪsɪs], paragenesia [ˌpærədʒɪˈniːzɪə]
n
(Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a characteristic association of minerals in a particular type of rock or ore deposit
paragenetic  [ˌpærədʒɪˈnɛtɪk] adj
paragenetically  adv
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